NBL25: All the injury, selection and SuperCoach news ahead of round 8

When will Wildcats star Bryce Cotton return from injury? Get the latest injury and selection news you need to know this week.

Bryce Cotton will miss both of Perth’s games this round, and his return could be some way away.

Speaking on NBL Now this week, the Wildcast superstar described his injury as a “rib fracture”.

“I’ve got a little bit of a ways to go, but I’ve got to keep being patient and listening to my body,” Cotton said.

“The way it was explained is it’s such a rare injury, there’s not a big sample size for looking at studies of this injury and how long it takes (to recover).

“Based off my mind I’m trying to get back as quick as I can, but on the other side still trying to listen to my body and making sure whenever I’m back out there, I actually feel comfortable out there to be me and to take hits.”

Dylan Windler (shin soreness) will return against the JackJumpers at RAC Arena.

Bryce Cotton is stuck on the sidelines. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images

SEM PHOENIX

Derrick Walton Jr will make his return from injury against the Cairns Tapians on Sunday.

Walton Jr has missed the past four games with a hamstring injury suffered against Melbourne United on September 26.

The American point guard has been champing at the bit to return and it’s understood he’s recovered so well, if last Sunday’s game against Perth was a playoff contest, he could have suited up.

The 29-year-old will travel withe the Phoenix for this week’s double and will play in the second game.

South East Melbourne, now 4-1 since Mike Kelly was axed – 2-1 under caretaker Sam Mackinnon, 2-0 under new man Josh King – are up to eighth.

Their four wins are the same number of as Perth in sixth after the 100-76 demolition of the Wildcats on Sunday.

Derrick Walton Jr has missed four games with a hamstring injury. Picture: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

CAIRNS TAIPANS

Rob Edwards has been handed a one-game suspension after an NBL investigation into an incident after the Taipans’ heavy loss to Melbourne United on October 27.

“Edwards’ actions and comments towards referees in the change room facilities post-game were a breach of the Code of Conduct for Elite Participants and a two-match suspension (one match wholly suspended) has been accepted by Cairns and Edwards,” the NBL said in a statement.

“Edwards will serve the one game suspension on Sunday 10 November 2024.”

Taran Armstrong is a chance to return from injury against the Phoenix on Sunday.

TASMANIA JACKJUMPERS

Will Magnay will miss round 8 with a shoulder injury. The JackJumpers say Magnay, who missed the second game of last week’s double, will be re-evaluated upon his return to Tasmania next week.

SYDNEY KINGS

Jaylen Adams, who has been battling a back injury, is improving daily and trained fully Tuesday. He should play.

Originally published as NBL25: All the injury, selection and SuperCoach news ahead of round 8