Anonymous
Years ago
Noticed Mason Bragg and Rhys Vague (2 of Cotton's best mates in Aus) both posted 'appreciation posts' on their instagrams saying goodbye to Cotton, thanking him for all the memories and wishing him all the best.
A strong sign Cotton isn't planning on returning to Perth?
Bragg's post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BglJZGWhfI4/
koberulz
Years ago
I can't imagine this means much of anything. This time last year he wasn't coming back.
proud
Years ago
Season and MVP ball is done, warm weather is slowly dying down and he is just returning home, no point on suggesting anything until he sees all the offers in front of him
Lillard is God
Years ago
With the high quality out of contract imports you always thank them and wish them luck. May never get another chance as the big bucks of NBA and Europe come calling. Doubly so given what he has accomplished here. Too good for the NBL. Will get a big deal elsewhere or should.
Probably more likelihood of Bragg not returning to Perth.
Reading between all the lines of post playoff comments there's going to be a big shake up at the Cats.
Cat's 4 life
Years ago
I wouldn't come back if i was him unless they find some help for him on the offensive end. Was a wasted season, biggest mistake was letting Prather go.
Very Old
Years ago
Never " a wasted season " when you leave the country with your league's largest single paycheck , thank you Catties !
Zodiac
Years ago
Imports are almost always one and done type situations, unless the import is already under contract for the next season which Cotton like most isn't then it makes sense his teammates would say their goodbyes when he goes home as they probably won't see each other again.
It doesn't mean Cotton won't be coming back but I suspect he's probably been told the team can't afford him at $600k again as it hinders what quality of players they can put around him.
I'm sure the Wildcats would want him back but they've probably told him he needs to take a big pay cut and at this point in time that likely isn't an option for Cotton.
I think the fact post all seems to be about saying goodbye with no mention of something like "hopefully see you soon/again", makes me feel like Cotton doesn't have much intention of returning.
Perth Wilburs
Years ago
Looks as though Cotton is staying but Vague and Bragg isn't.
Gliddon and Daniel Johnson are coming in . They need to create some cap room
Train
Years ago
Don't think we will see Gliddon or DJ. Gliddon will probably end up in Brisbane and I think Cats will get Kay.
You need to be a registered user to post from this location. Register here.
Advertise on Hoops to a very focused, local and sports-keen audience. Email for rates and options.
An Australian basketball forum covering NBL, WNBL, ABL, Juniors plus NBA, WNBA, NZ, Europe, etc | Forum time is: 3:39 am, Sat 8 Feb 2025 | Posts: 968,026 | Last 7 days: 754
