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West Australian
5 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Perth Wildcats owner Mark Arena responds to Bryce Cotton bombshell that NBL club parted ways with him
Bryce Cotton dropped a bombshell when he claimed the Perth Wildcats parted ways with him. Now, the club's owner Mark Arena has responded. Cotton revealed the Wildcats ultimately made the call after he refused to make a quick decision about his contract offer at the end of the season. The Five-time NBL MVP has since signed with the Adelaide 36s in a move that shocked the sport. 'As much as people say why did I leave the Wildcats, I didn't technically leave,' Cotton said on The EasyDay Show podcast. 'The Wildcats parted ways with me because I wasn't willing to give an answer back in March.' Cotton said he had told the club he wanted to explore his free agency options when the Wildcats sent his manager a rough draft of an announcement that he was leaving. Instead, he took matters into his own hands. 'When I saw that, I'm like 'No. I'm not going to let you put the word out to the fans. I'll let them hear it from me first because if that's what you decided to do, everything I've given to this city, everything I've given to the club, I'll tell you first I'm not going to be here. 'But they made the business decision to part ways because they didn't want to wait, which is fine. But I don't want to hear all this bitching and complaining when I'm doing what I feel is best for me as a result.' After the bombshell revelations, Arena told the NBL XXXX
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Wildcats respond to Bryce's NBL bombshell
Bryce Cotton dropped a bombshell when he claimed the Perth Wildcats parted ways with him. Now, the club's owner Mark Arena has responded. Cotton revealed the Wildcats ultimately made the call after he refused to make a quick decision about his contract offer at the end of the season. The Five-time NBL MVP has since signed with the Adelaide 36s in a move that shocked the sport. 'As much as people say why did I leave the Wildcats, I didn't technically leave,' Cotton said on The EasyDay Show podcast. 'The Wildcats parted ways with me because I wasn't willing to give an answer back in March.' Cotton said he had told the club he wanted to explore his free agency options when the Wildcats sent his manager a rough draft of an announcement that he was leaving. Instead, he took matters into his own hands. 'When I saw that, I'm like 'No. I'm not going to let you put the word out to the fans. I'll let them hear it from me first because if that's what you decided to do, everything I've given to this city, everything I've given to the club, I'll tell you first I'm not going to be here. 'But they made the business decision to part ways because they didn't want to wait, which is fine. But I don't want to hear all this bitching and complaining when I'm doing what I feel is best for me as a result.' After the bombshell revelations, Arena told the NBL XXXX
Perth Now
6 days ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Star 36er returns to boost Bryce's hopes of Adelaide success
Bryce Cotton will have another potent weapon at his disposal at his new NBL club, with Adelaide re-signing star big man Montrezl Harrell on a one-year deal. A former NBA Sixth Man of the Year who boasts eight years' experience in the world's top league, Harrell posted significant numbers in his first campaign in Australia last season. Harrell averaged 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on his way to All-NBL Second Team selection, and became a fan favourite with his on-court theatrics in Adelaide. The 31-year-old will join Cotton in a potent combination after the five-time NBL MVP stunned the Australian basketball community last week by announcing his shift to the 36ers after exiting Perth in March. The 36ers also have Australian national team representatives DJ Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries at their disposal to loom among the title front-runners, with the club looking to snap a championship drought dating back to 2002. 'We've really reworked our roster but Trez fits because of his unique skillset,' 36ers coach Mike Wells said. 'His basketball IQ will allow us to play different ways. Montrezl Harrell. Credit: AAP 'The player combinations with him involved will be difficult for teams to handle.' Harrell put up 24 points in just 25 minutes in his most recent NBL clash against the Wildcats in February - a performance that was overshadowed by Cotton pouring in 49 for Perth at RAC Arena. The 201cm big man's signing came a day after Cotton revealed his exit at the Cats had been fuelled by the club, who made the call to part ways with him as he scoped his options in free agency. 'As much as people say why did I leave the Wildcats, I didn't technically leave,' Cotton said on The EasyDay Show podcast. 'The Wildcats parted ways with me because I wasn't willing to give an answer back in March.'
West Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Montrezl Harrell to return to Adelaide 36ers to boost Bryce Cotton's chances of NBL success at his new club
Bryce Cotton will have another potent weapon at his disposal at his new NBL club, with Adelaide re-signing star big man Montrezl Harrell on a one-year deal. A former NBA Sixth Man of the Year who boasts eight years' experience in the world's top league, Harrell posted significant numbers in his first campaign in Australia last season. Harrell averaged 20.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game on his way to All-NBL Second Team selection, and became a fan favourite with his on-court theatrics in Adelaide. The 31-year-old will join Cotton in a potent combination after the five-time NBL MVP stunned the Australian basketball community last week by announcing his shift to the 36ers after exiting Perth in March. The 36ers also have Australian national team representatives DJ Vasiljevic and Isaac Humphries at their disposal to loom among the title front-runners, with the club looking to snap a championship drought dating back to 2002. 'We've really reworked our roster but Trez fits because of his unique skillset,' 36ers coach Mike Wells said. 'His basketball IQ will allow us to play different ways. 'The player combinations with him involved will be difficult for teams to handle.' Harrell put up 24 points in just 25 minutes in his most recent NBL clash against the Wildcats in February - a performance that was overshadowed by Cotton pouring in 49 for Perth at RAC Arena. The 201cm big man's signing came a day after Cotton revealed his exit at the Cats had been fuelled by the club, who made the call to part ways with him as he scoped his options in free agency. 'As much as people say why did I leave the Wildcats, I didn't technically leave,' Cotton said on The EasyDay Show podcast. 'The Wildcats parted ways with me because I wasn't willing to give an answer back in March.'
