I think ownership stake necessarily prevents clubs other than SEM signing Exum?

Could be wrong but didn't Childress have that issue with returning to Adelaide because of his NZ stake at the time?

Yeah, I think the NBA is probably over for him at this point. He's a liability. Rockets gave him basically a no-loss contract on their part and they couldn't even see fit to keep him on it. Just says to me they see him as a walking injury, or he just wasn't producing. Either way, his best bet now is to get on an NBL or Euro team and start producing.

Could be wrong but didn't Childress have that issue with returning to Adelaide because of his NZ stake at the time?

SEM have kept a spot open on their roster and Exum is a part-owner of the team...

The big money Euro and even NBL gigs would mostly be gone now so he's going to have to play somewhere on the cheap and other than maybe the G-League he probably wouldn't get better run than here.

I think Childress' stake is in SEM anyway.

What’s the rule on it though - can someone own a stake in a team and play for another or is there no rule on it?

SEM are looking at a big Exum will sign in the g league

I mean, if you have an opportunity to score Exum you make it work.

Sucks for him that his NBA opportunity got shot, he seems like the kind of player that tries to make good efficient decisions and that means he won't be selfish and jack it up.

NBA values players that "can score" over efficient team players. Any time you see a player under utilised first thought is could he work at a club like the Spurs? I really think he would.

Come on Pop you know what to do.

Not sure the Spurs or any other NBA team would be interested in a guy who was just signed to a 3 year deal by the worst team in the league and got cut during training camp. He must've performed pretty badly in camp for the Rockets to wear this egg.

Spurs do magic with rejects of other clubs.

Yeah really sad but you would think this is it for the NBA now. Was worried last game as he got a DNP and only sparing minutes the previous.

If Exum is going to the NBL. It's South East Melbourne Phoenix!

I'm a fan of his game but he needs to get in shape.....has never looked like a professional athlete, which. I’m sure contributes to his injury issues.

Time to forget about NBA and leave the US while he's still in his prime.
Go to Europe and make a killing over there for 5 years, then maybe back home for the swansong in the NBL.

The most important thing for Exum right now (I think) is to get on the court and show what he can do. He also needs to be in the weight room. I feel like the best place for him to show out is the NBL.

... Oh god, what a dumb take. Athletes NEVER bulk up do they? lol.

If NBA is not a reality for Dante ATM, I also favour him in the NBL as opposed to Europe.

NBL:
He part-owns the team he will play for.
He would instantly become the programs biggest asset.
He would/should care more about this team than any other.
This team would (especially) care for him too!
Would elevate his status to star rather than just another import (in Europe)(which, in itself, isn't that bad!).
He would play a much shorter season which would lessen his chances of injury.
He would be Home.
He will earn less (sorry).
I'll be happy!

Boomers:
Would be available for all internationals and qualifiers..
Would develop chemistry/relationships with NBL-Boomers team-mates.
Being a Full-time Boomer he, along with Australian-based Boomers Delly and notBroekenoff-at-all, and ex-Boomers Bogut, Longley and others, would be another great mentor for the younger brigade.
I'll be happy!

Europe:
He will earn more money (Mazel tov).
I won't be happy!

Best of fortune to him, whatever that be?

I think if he really wants to get back to the NBA it's better to come here than to go to Europe. I know there are plenty of NBA scouts in europe but I think the playstyle in the NBL is more comparable to the NBA than the European style, and I also think he will get more court time and opportunity in this league than the Euroleague. He will get more immediate cash in Eruope but the NBL might be the better bet if he wants to bounce back to the NBA sooner. Of course this is subject to his output. Broekhoff came to the league and had a poor year and hasnt exactly launched himself back into NBA calculations so it all comes down to what he shows.

Then of course there's the G League, which will pay him less than either NBL or Europe but will keep him right under NBA noses all season. I think all 3 options are possible and viable. Will just have to see what unfolds but you cant really count out an NBL stint and I am sure that's what many fans want to see.

Remember when the Clippers waived Joe Ingles? It's not over for him, but I'd like him to get minutes somewhere. Although I suspect his NBA days are over if he doesn't get another NBA contract this season.

Your attempt to sound smart is falling short. Anyone can see that his body is immature and it's a known fact you're more injury prone if you have less muscles to support your joints. His being injured is part of why he hasnt bulked up as you cant train hard through injury, and it also contributes to his being injury prone. Peoplke with more muscle mass take physical knocks better and have better core strength which means they're less likely to fall in ungainly ways. It's the same reason that elderly people are encouraged to weight train to improve their balance and mobility. I am very sure NBA trainers have tried to get him to do it, but if he's injured, he's injured. I am just saying he needs games under his belt and the ability to properly weight train and put some muscle on his bones. I'd be absolutely baffled if any NBA trainer said any different about him. But please, continue trying to sound like a literary genius with lines like "licking twisted dust from their fingers" as though that made any vague sense at all...

Twisted = Twisties?

Dr. Me (as in Dr. Who), I (as opposed to you, Me) think you over-reacted to Anon's fun. I am not a Dr. but agree with what you say.

And now, his response to you has taken a twisted twist.

Have to wonder if it is a work ethic issue. Body wise, he still doesn't look totally fit. Rockets sign him, he sits on a good deal, they get a good look at him, then cut him.
Maybe he just doesn't work hard enough??

Playing in the NBL is an unlikely proposition, for the following reasons.

a) An owner playing for a team is reasonably problematic, and is it even allowed? In theory, the boss who could make decisions over their teammates status. MJ had to give up his ownership stake while playing for the Wizards, did he not? This is Australia though, where conflicts of interest (and this potential unethical behaviour and corruption) are all above board, so maybe it could happen.

b) Playing for a different team in the NBL, while owning another. A laughable proposition, I cannot imagine being this blissfully unaware of how the world works. If you posted this, you should lose the right to vote in Australia until you complete a Billy Madison-style do-over of your schooling.

Andrew Vlahos part owned the Cats and was still playing. So yes he can play. Why not? I suspect a season of G-League and call up is his next option. He has a lot of basketball ahead of him bar injuries.

After his strong Olympic campaign, I expected Exum to make it in the NBA. Disappointing to hear he's missed out.

If he comes to SEM, instant favourites. Make it happen Tommy Greer!