Hoops

Jaron Johnson "Deactivated"

Props to the Cats organisation that whatever did clearly happen with JJ behind the scenes has stayed secret. Rumours of that stuff usually leaks out pretty quickly.

Probably because there are no rumours.

Not every player release is a scandal.

Really don't care whether you understand or not.
When a promising player gets cut out of the blue 3 games into a season then it seems normal and totally understandable to ne that it will be discussed on a basketball discussion forum.

Really don't understand why people feel the need to dig around for justification.

"...A downgrade defensively, transition, playmaking, chemistry. All for some threes..."

Johnson was average at the defensive end. I didnt see any high wire acts in transition that were promised. He didnt create any shots for himself and rarely for team mates. Its not like he was the glue guy holding the team together either.

Maybe we were watching different games...but i doubt it.

Great to see the Cats in disarray

Lol this sounds like when you had the girlfriend that was pretty good in most areas but you fucked her off for something new coz the grass is greener which turned out not as good, then you panic and try a third thing to calm your out of control feelings like you made a terrible mistake in the first place.

Nothing. A downgrade defensively, transition, playmaking, chemistry. All for some threes.

Yes he will be someone that defenders will stick to like shitvro a blanket. When open I think he will be automatic...

What else can he do?

So he's an expensive Oscar Foreman?

This guy shoots at 46% beyond the arc. All time leader in D league 3s....think hes just a pure catch and shoot threat.

^^^^^^^^

looooooooooooooool

Is this guy any good?

I heard that Andre Ingram is actually a pseudonymn for Troy Daniels who has always wanted to play for the Wildcats, but had to change his name so Memphis wouldn't find out about it.

The Perth Wildcats have signed American perimeter specialist, Andre Ingram, out of the NBA D-League.

In his eight seasons as a professional, Ingram has shot an impressive 45.5 per cent from range and, in his most recent season, went for a staggering 49 per cent from outside the arc.

His 583 career threes is an all-time D-League record.

The 30-year-old is excited to start his journey with the Wildcats.

“It’s all happened very quickly, but I can’t wait to arrive in Australia and meet my new teammates,” he said.

“To start playing with a new team so soon after arriving will be tough, but I’m confident in what I can bring to this group and will be doing all I can to help get us some important wins this weekend.

“Perth is a highly professional organisation with a community focus and I’m very excited to now be a part of that.”

Andre Ingram attended American University in Washington D.C, before playing his entire professional career in the D-League.

In four seasons with the Utah Flash, he became the team’s all-time leading scorer and won the competition’s three-point shoot-out in 2010.

He then moved to the LA Lakers-owned Los Angeles D-Fenders, where he has since become a regular fixture and again won the D-League’s three-point comp earlier this year with a record 39 makes from 50 attempts.

In the 2015/16 season, Ingram averaged 10.4 points per game, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.1 steals.

“I watched Andre play last April when I was in the US, so he’s always been in the back of my mind, and we were lucky enough that he was available and ready to come over,“ said coach Trevor Gleeson.

“We thought we needed a really good threat from the perimeter. We can stretch the floor and open it up, and hopefully that will create some avenues for our guards to attack the basket.

“He’s got deep three-point range and that’s something that we need help with.”

Andre Ingram stands at 191cm and weighs 88 kilograms.

The new Wildcat is currently on board a flight to Perth and is expected to be cleared to play in Friday night’s clash against the Illawarra Hawks at Perth Arena.

Kinda harsh on Johnson - Game 1 - quiet, Game 2 Huge, Game 3 - well Prather took over and had tunnel vision - few plays where he had the easy dime available but took it upon himself . Having said that I don't mind taking the game on so long as he continues to drop his 25+ppg

As for Beal, don't regret the decision at all.Incredible when hot but horrible when not. The dude was slow on defence, would get burnt by opposing PGs, inconsistent and at times made bad decisions.

Classic example last Sunday when he bricked a trey from the parking lot with his team down 1 in OT.

Cats said they want the new guy lining up this weekend, so the deal must be done, bags packed tickets booked.

Besides, they're not going to cut a good player (who's just not the right fit) without a better replacement lined up.

Well Baron wants an NBA comeback so legggoooooooooo

Baron Davis confirmed by an egg account on twitter with no followers.

"Damb, I wanted Daryl Dawkins"

He's dead, Jim.

Yeah I was thinking along those lines also. It would be a very bold mood to cut a player without having anyone lined up already.

Suspense is killing me, somebody namedrop already

If I know Trev and I do, very short list sounds like code for we've got someone.

Yeah, I took "very short list" the same way as anon. Just a euphemism.

A contract probably can't be signed until the original one is scrapped, but it would seem crazy to me to cut a guy without already having at least a verbal agreement in place with the replacement.
Still probably a stretch to have the new guy in Perth and cleared to play on Friday night though. Jet lag is a bitch coming back from the states so anything we can get will be a bonus if he happens to make it in time.

Or maybe the replacement player is very short? Nate Robinson?

He stated it was a VERY short list. I took that to mean the decision on a replacement had already been made, and he was just trying not to give too much away.

I thought it was interesting that in the press conference Gleeson stated they had a "short list" of candidates to replace Johnson. Is it possible that they had not even made a deal with a any player prior to Johnson being sacked or is Gleeson just feeding us a spiel. If that is the case I would find it highly unlikely they could get someone over to play this weekend.

Isn't Ray Allen hanging around for a spot on a contender..

MARBURY

Damb, I wanted Daryl Dawkins

KOBE!!

Is this the thread where we list random fringe NBA guys in all caps?

ANDRE DAWKINS

required: ability to create shot off the dribble; keyway penetration; perimeter shooting .. . .. so basically some kind of combo-guard extraordinare!?

Clearly Hoggy sent his tape directly to NBL teams and didn't post on this forum.

MIKE DUNNIGEN SIGNS WITH THE WILDCATS!!!!!

Plot Twist, Kevin Lisch terminates Sydney Contract, signs with Perth and all is good with the world again.

Likewise

The suspense is killing me

Expect an announcement tomorrow.

It fits the timeline.

Monday - Wildcats cut Johnson
Tuesday - No news - respectful period of not introducing a new player.
Wednesday - Announce new signing (he arrives)
Thursday - First training session
Friday - First game

The timing is consistent with Kevin Murphy being cut by Orlando...

any idea when it will actually be announced who it is? i'm guessing probably some time today, or tomorrow at the latest?

Wouldn't want to leave it much later then that if they plan on playing him Friday.

According to Lachie Reid it is NOT Troy Daniels

It's 100% not Troy Daniels!!

When you're rumor makes its it to local radio!

I found an old Tweet saying he almost signed with wildcats in 2014 but wanted a shot at the NBA instead.

Daniels is also on a measly (by NBA standard) $10mill over those 3 years. A contract most teams wouldnt have a problem buying out for flexibility or other needs.

So its not outside the chance of possibility.

I have a suspicion it will probably be someone who hasnt even played in the NBA.

My guess is Kevin Murphy

why does everyone keep saying Troy Daniels? Hes under contract with Memphis for 3 yrs $10million or something. Its NOT troy Daniels ffs

Troy Daniels looks absolutely automatic from 3 and Kevin Murphy looks a very capable score in this league, I can't see us doing too bad with either of them

Troy Daniels looks absolutely automatic from 3 and Kevin Murphy looks a very capable score in this league, I can't see us doing too bad with either of them

This just annoys me that we didn't throw our cheque book at steve Holt, even having him as an Asian player and coming off the bench, he would fit us beautifully.

I was also annoyed that we couldn't sign Clint Steindl and looking at the games this season has been dreadful. We aren't the highlight team we are very stop start and we simply can't rely on Wagstaff shooting ten three pointers a game.

I don't care how tall our replacement import is, if he is a gun slinger like Rotnei then I'll be happy but if he can't shoot then I won't be happy.

As for JJ, would be happy to keep watching him in the league somewhere, does anybody think he could go to Brisbane as Te Rangi is injured and they could use more wing depth.