13
Jan
Roster Update
'No Bul': NBA vet Torrey Craig set to join Sydney Kings
NBA veteran Torrey Craig is set to be announced by the Sydney Kings as their new import to close out the NBL26 season. Photo: Getty Images
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Torrey Craig set to join Sydney Kings as injury for the remainder of the NBL26 season
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Veteran NBA small forward and former NBL Defensive Player of the Year Torrey Craig is set to be unveiled as an import for the Sydney Kings for the remainder of NBL26, it is being reported.
Craig, 35, has played almost 460 NBA games after spending three seasons in the NBL between 2014 and 2017 with the Cairns Taipans and Brisbane Bullets.
The Kings are bringing in the veteran after defensive wing Bul Kuol ruptured his ACL and is out for the season. Former MVP Xavier Cooks (ankle) and captain Matthew Dellavedova (concussion) are set to miss HoopsFest this week because of injuries.
Craig was a teammate of Australian Boomers and Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey last season.
Craig played 84 games in the NBL, and had eight double-doubles as well as two 30-point ball games.
- 34 pts, 11 reb, 77.8% FG — Brisbane @ Adelaide — Nov 19, 2016
- 30 pts, 18 reb (career-high rebounds) — Brisbane @ Illawarra — Feb 11, 2017
- 28 pts, 85.7% FG — Cairns @ Adelaide — Dec 19, 2014
- 22 pts, 14 reb — Brisbane @ Sydney — Oct 30, 2016
- 21 pts, 11 reb, 80% FG, 4 threes — Cairns vs Perth — Jan 24, 2015
Craig, who is 1.98m (6'6'), carved out an eight-season NBA career (2017–18 to 2024–25) as a dependable, defense-first wing who earned minutes across multiple playoff teams through versatility, physicality, and role discipline rather than usage or volume scoring.
Torrey Craig's NBA Career
- Denver Nuggets (2017–2020) – Craig broke into the league as a rotation stopper, guarding bigger wings and forwards. He was a regular playoff contributor, starting games in Denver’s 2019 run and providing switchable defence, offensive rebounding, and corner spacing.
- Milwaukee / Phoenix (2020–2022) – A mid-season move in 2020–21 split his year between Milwaukee and Phoenix. He became a trusted Suns playoff piece, helping Phoenix reach the 2021 NBA Finals as a matchup defender.
- Phoenix Suns (2022–23) – His most productive season offensively. Craig logged heavy minutes (24.7 mpg), posted career-best scoring (7.4 ppg), and shot nearly 40% from three, while continuing to defend across positions.
- Chicago Bulls (2023–24) – Transitioned into a lower-usage wing role, providing spacing, toughness, and defensive cover in the rotation.
- Chicago / Boston (2024–25) – Played limited minutes late in his career phase, functioning as experienced depth rather than a nightly rotation staple.
Statistical Snapshot
- Career averages: ~19.5 minutes, 5.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.0 assist
- Shooting: ~45% FG, ~35% 3PT, ~70% FT
- Profile: Low-usage, efficient finisher, reliable catch-and-shoot threat, strong offensive rebounder for his position
NBA Playoffs
Craig appeared in 80 playoff games across six postseasons, averaging 15.6 minutes and 4.5 points per game. His value consistently came from defensive assignments, lineup flexibility, and mistake-free basketball rather than box-score production.
NBL Career
- Cairns Taipans (2014–15, 2015–16)
- Brisbane Bullets (2016–17)
Career Numbers (NBL)
- Games: 84 (47 starts)
- Minutes: 25.0 per game
- Points: 12.0 per game
- Rebounds: 6.6 per game
- Assists: 1.2 per game
- Shooting: 45.9% FG │ 35.4% 3PT │ 64.7% FT
Torrey Craig's Full Playing Career:
- 2014–2016: Cairns Taipans
- 2015–2016: Wellington Saints
- 2016–2017: Brisbane Bullets
- 2017: Gold Coast Rollers
- 2017–2020: Denver Nuggets
- 2017–2018: Sioux Falls Skyforce
- 2020–2021: Milwaukee Bucks
- 2021: Phoenix Suns
- 2021–2022: Indiana Pacers
- 2022–2023: Phoenix Suns
- 2023–2025: Chicago Bulls
- 2025: Boston Celtics
Torrey Craig Career highlights
- NBL Best Defensive Player (2017)
- All-NBL Second Team (2017)
- NZNBL champion (2016)
- NZNBL MVP (2015)
- NZNBL Most Outstanding Guard (2015)
- 2× NZNBL All-Star Five (2015, 2016)
- Atlantic Sun Player of the Year (2012)
- 3× First-team All-Atlantic Sun (2012–2014)
- Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year (2011)
Sydney Kings
Head Coach: Brian Goorjian
- PG: Matthew Dellavedova | Shaun Bruce
- SG: Kendric Davis (IP) | Tyler Robertson | Lueth Awan (DP)
- SF: Torrey Craig | Bul Kuol | Jaylin Galloway | Makuach Maluach
- PF: Xavier Cooks | Kouat Noi | Goc Malual (DP)
- C: Tim Soares (IP) | Hunter Goodrick (IRP)| Jason Spurgin (DP)
Injuries
- Matthew Dellavedova (left Sunday's game with potential concussion. Awaiting status update)
- Xavier Cooks: Ankle
- Keli Leaupepe: Knee - Season
- Jason Spurgin: Foot - Late season
- Bul Kuol: ACL injury - Season
Incoming Players
- Torrey Craig (Boston Celtics)
- Kendric Davis (from Adelaide 36ers – Import)
- Matthew Dellavedova (from Melbourne United)
- Tim Soares (from Koshigaya Alphas – Japan – Import)
Departed Players
- Alex Toohey (to Golden State Warriors – NBA)
- Cameron Oliver
- Henry Lau (to University of Pittsburgh – NCAA)
- Izayah Le’afa (to New Zealand Breakers)
- Jaylen Adams (to Brisbane Bullets)
- Klairus Amir (to Campbell University – NCAA)
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