May 2020 Basketball Wiretap

Killian Hayes Won't Play In German League Tournament Ahead Of Draft

May 8, 2020 3:42 PM

Killian Hayes won't play in a three-week tournament the German league plans to hold in June to finish its season.

Hayes is a projected top-10 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Several German teams have given their players final say in deciding whether to participate in the tournament.

Hayes is a French national preparing in his hometown of Lakeland, Florida for the draft.

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Casper Ware Opts Out Of NBL Deal With Sydney Kings

May 4, 2020 12:42 PM

Casper Ware has opted out of his NBL deal with the Sydney Kings. 

Ware was the highest paid import in the NBL this past season, but would have seen his 20-21 salary cut by 50 percent due to COVID-19 measures.

The new agreement allowed players to opt out of their respective contracts before a May 4 deadline.

Ware began his NBL career with Melbourne United in 2016.

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