Xavier Cooks opts out of deal with Sydney Kings

Australian forward Xavier Cooks has decided to opt out of his deal with the Sydney Kings, the team announced.

In light of the recent agreement between the NBL and the Australian Basketball Players’ Association which saw pay cuts of up to 50 percent for the 2020-21 season, a deadline of May 4 was set for players to declare their intention to explore opportunities outside of the NBL.

The Kings will still hold Cooks’ rights should he choose to return to the NBL.