Bullets hit bullseye by signing NBL winner

The Brisbane Bullets have signed former NBL MVP and champion Jaylen Adams as their second import for the 2025/26 season, marking a significant acquisition under coach Stu Lash.

Adams previously won the NBL championship and MVP award with the Sydney Kings in 2022, praised for his versatility and clutch performances. He returned to the Kings for the past two seasons but couldn't replicate his MVP form with the underachieving team, though he did score 43 points in a game against Adelaide in January. Prior to his NBL career, Adams played 44 NBA games between 2018 and 2021 for the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Milwaukee Bucks.

The Kings' offseason signings of Matthew Dellavedova and Kendric Davis signaled Adams' departure. Adams expressed his motivation for joining the Bullets, stating he sees the team building something special and is "hungry to lead from the front, compete every night, and chase another title."

He joins Casey Prather, Tyrell Harrison, and Mitch Norton as key components of the Bullets' roster. This signing is considered the biggest yet for coach Lash, who aims to end the Bullets' six-year playoff drought.

The Bullets are reportedly still seeking a top-quality back-court partner for Adams and have been linked with Australian NBA player Alex Ducas. Ducas, a rookie who played 21 games for the Oklahoma City Thunder last season (including their championship win, though he didn't feature in the playoffs), attended the same US college as Patty Mills and Jock Landale.