If Taran Armstrong doesn't go O/S and they could sign him it would be massive for them. I wish he'd stay at Cairns, but that isn't going to happen.

The JJs should through the bag at Doolitte. He would be a perfect fit for Roth and the Jackies culture.

Sounds like Magnay would definitely be NBA bound but for his ongoing proneness to injury and regardless it may be a deja vu McVeigh situation with him going late in the off season.

Also a real chance Armstrong goes late too and after being signed.

Same with Reyne Smith although probably a much more remote chance he gets picked up on a 2 way.

That would all make for some off season challenges but let's hope that doesn’t spill over and compromise the season proper once again.

We won’t have to wait long to see who is being squeezed out as the JJs will announce those prior to early moves in free agency and I think that is a given.

Sean MacDonald/Import PG (or Taran?)
Doyle/Reyne Smith
Drmic/???/Walter Brown
Bannan/Deng
Magnay/???

Do the JJs sign Taran, let him play out the NBA path and leave an import spot open to cover for a possible late offseason NBA callup?

Tanner Groves type would be great as a Magnay backup.

Not sure how important backup SF will be. I suspect the above lineup would roll with a three guard lineup a lot.

Agree Ant Ant Ant, think that would be a terrific lineup but would be surprised if other arrangements are not made for Brown. Reckon the last import spot will be a big as well and Tanner Groves would be a good get. Works because the guard minutes can effectively be rotated between Armstrong, MacDonald and Doyle given all can all play on or off the ball.

Lots of unknowns for the JJs like other teams, Roth has stated he has been active since December.

Hope the murmurs re Bannon are legit I really rate him.

Think Armstrong will command a fair bit of $s but would be worth investing in as it would free up other spots on the roster.

Hope Drmic, Doyle, and Reyne Smith but they are all question marks.

Would love to see a legit 4/5 to assist / cover Magnay.

This off season will be the most interesting yet for the JJs. Trust Roth he has had some funky line ups this year almost like he has been testing out for the next season for quite a while.

The first season was very interesting imo, certainly when the roster was put together and 99.5% said it was rubbish, now we know how that turned out. ::))))'

Yep - general consensus was before the first season what a bunch of off cast hacks without any stars. Love how Roth has sucked in some coaches and commentators to get all defensive when he talks about defending the island.

This is the first off season where I expect there will be high turnover and for me there is intrigue re the players Roth brings in as up until now he has not recruited the out and out gun player who is your cliche shooter / stud.

Not keeping Hummer???
Marshall may give some scoring power but would be dragged for his defensive lapses too much. Hurt as well, and would be pretty expensive.
I think Armstrong would try his hand in the gleague for a year if he officially isn't signed. And wouldn't discount McVeigh returning as well.
Definitely need to add a big as insurance for Magnay one way or another. Either a starting 4 that can slide to 5, or a cheap import 5 that can come off bench.
Sorry to see Crawford go, was a good role for him coming off bench to add spark, maybe if price is right and they sign quality locals, but think he could be done. Else they go with another import guard, probably experienced and able to run team without turnovers which hurt them this season. Whats WMW situation ATM, would be a good addition to this team especially.
But a few people here liked Hummer, he sets really good screens and suited their culture, so don't rule him out.

Your sarcasm ooozes Phanton

Roth has said McVeigh has big money offers from Europe and Asia if he leaves the NBA and won't be returning to the JJs next year.

I would be surprised if JC’s money didn’t go close to covering both Armstrong and Bannan. They were going to pay WMW a very big number last free agency and that must have been coming from JC’s money. They were reportedly paying Josh Adam’s over $600K in 2022 and reportedly spent $3.4 Million all up in 2024.

Then there is McVeigh’s money and what they were paying Marcus Lee in 2014.

That seems a lot of available spend. They could also just marquee Armstrong and go with 2 imports and bring in someone like Garry Clarke or Anthony Lamb (back healthy and playing in Italy).

Will be very interesting what they do with their imports. Justin Simon reportedly wants to return to the NBL and would also be a Roth type player.