Nets sign Aussie Mitch Creek to NBA deal

Brooklyn Nets have officially signed Australian basketballer Mitch Creek to an NBA training camp deal.

Mitch Creek

Mitch Creek is the 10th Australian to be signed to an NBA team for the 2018/19 season. (AAP)

Australian basketballer Mitch Creek's NBA dream is a step closer to becoming a reality after officially signing to train with the Brooklyn Nets.

The Nets announced the 26-year-old small forward/shooting guard had joined the team on an undisclosed deal after impressing the Eastern Conference franchise as part of the Dallas Mavericks' Summer League side.

His deal - along with fellow Brooklyn signing Jordan McLaughlin - is as part of a training camp invite, according to SB Nation.

The 196cm former NBL star's brief Dallas spell was highlighted by 13 points and seven rebounds in 18 minutes on court in a 91-71 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Creek averaged 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds in his five Summer League games with the Mavericks.

His potential full-time signing could increase the number of Australian NBA players to 10 - with countrymen Ryan Broekhoff (Dallas) and Jonah Bolden (Philadelphia 76ers) securing contracts during the off-season.


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