Veteran forward Torrey Craig has reaffirmed his commitment to the Sydney Kings as they pursue back-to-back National Basketball League (NBL) championships. The 35-year-old, who turns 36 in December, indicated that his return to the Kings was motivated by a desire to support outgoing veteran coach Brian Goorjian and to build on last season’s title success.

Craig, who has an eight-year NBA career across six teams, remains in discussions with NBA clubs but emphasized that he is no longer willing to wait extensively for an opportunity at that level. “If the NBA happens again, it happens. But if it doesn’t, then I played many years in the NBA and I’ve enjoyed that life,” he said. He expressed satisfaction with his decision to rejoin Sydney, highlighting the strong connection he has with his teammates, the coaching staff, and fans.

Sydney was Craig’s preferred destination after evaluating other options, including playing in Europe or signing with another NBL team. He confirmed conversations with the Adelaide 36ers, the Kings’ finals opponents last season, but ultimately decided it would be difficult to join the side he helped defeat to claim the title. “I was fully interested (in Adelaide), but I had built a bond with the guys in Sydney,” Craig said, adding that it made the most sense to remain with the Kings.

In related team news, the Kings are awaiting the arrival of star guard Kendric Davis, who remains in the United States due to passport administration delays. As of Sunday, the club had not confirmed his return ahead of Wednesday’s NBL Blitz game against the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Bendigo.

Meanwhile, Sydney recorded a 10-point victory over archrival Illawarra in a closed-door scrimmage at Hoops Capital East last Friday. The match was arranged to compensate for a recent game at Illawarra’s home venue, The Snakepit, which was abandoned before halftime because of safety concerns related to a slippery floor. Reports indicate that the Kings once led by as many as 25 points before easing off in the final quarter to give playing time to reserve players.

The Kings continue to shape their roster and preparations as they aim to defend their title in the upcoming NBL season while bidding farewell to Brian Goorjian, who is concluding his tenure as head coach.