The Tall Blacks have secured a place at next year's Basketball World Cup - but are no clearer on whether the country's best player will be available.
New Zealand booked their spot at the tournament with 97-74 victory over Syria in Wellington yesterday. The World Cup takes place in August and September, during the NBA's off season.
Coach Paul Henare has confirmed he's in contact with NBA-based Steven Adams, but doesn't know if booking their spot will see him make his international debut.
"He's a lock mate, did you guys not hear?...no, no I'm just kidding," Henare joked on the Radio Sport Breakfast.
"I'm probably none the wiser either way to be honest. Long way away to have that conversation but have stayed in contact with him since I got the job. Obviously we'll be doing everything we can to try and make it happen. That decision will ultimately come down to how he's tracking physically and mentally at that time of year."