Kings, Makoi part ways ahead of free agency

The Sydney Kings have continued their roster restructure ahead of NBL25, releasing South Sudanese guard Jackson Makoi from his contract ahead of next season.

Makoi spent two seasons as a development player with the Kings and played 15 games in his debut campaign with the club, before a serious knee injury kept him on the sidelines for the rest of the campaign.

He recovered to make one appearance for the club during the NBL24 season.

Kings CEO Chris Pongrass wished Makoi the best ahead of a potential move to another team.

“Jackson has a bright future ahead of him,” Pongrass said.

“While a talented young player, both of us saw a better opportunity for him to play meaningful minutes with another club, and so this was the best move for everyone.

“He played a crucial role as part of our championship team in NBL23 and we will forever be thankful for his time here in Sydney.”

The release of Makoi follows the Kings’ re-signing of Kouat Noi and Shaun Bruce, and the release of Angus Glover.

NBL free agency will officially open on April 15.