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**Josh Higgins from Fox Sports**
March 13th, 2026 12:21 pm
After a starring performance against the Perth Wildcats in game one of the semi-final series, Sydney Kings import Torrey Craig has revealed a return to the NBA is firmly on his radar.
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Speaking to CODE Sports, Craig said there is already interest from NBA teams as he eyes a potential playoff opportunity once his NBL campaign ends.
“We’re talking to some NBA teams right now,” Craig told CODE Sports.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 11: Torrey Craig of the Kings during game one of the NBL playoff series between Sydney Kings and Perth Wildcatse at Qudos Bank Arena, on March 11, 2026, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)Source: Getty Images
“Part of the reason why I came here to Sydney was to showcase playing good basketball at this age and to show that I can still play in the NBA.
“But for now I’m focused on the Kings first and whatever comes after that, comes after that.
“I just want to make sure that we win a championship,” Craig said.
Craig’s comments come after a huge performance in game one of the semi-finals, where he finished with 20 points, nine rebounds and three assists in the Kings’ win over Perth.
Across his nine games with Sydney, the NBA veteran has averaged 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game, while shooting 54 per cent from the field and 42 per cent from three-point range.
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Craig has played 538 NBA games across stints with the Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics.