(Brisbane, December 26, 2025) — The Brisbane Bullets have agreed to a deal with American guard Hunter Maldonado for the remainder of the Hungry Jack’s NBL26 season, adding depth to their roster as they navigate a challenging season.
The Brisbane Bullets are bolstering their guard rotation with the signing of Hunter Maldonado, recently released by the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
- Hunter Maldonado has signed with the Brisbane Bullets for the remainder of the NBL26 season.
- Maldonado was recently released by the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
- The 6’6” guard averaged 8.9 points and 4.3 assists during his time with the Phoenix.
- The Bullets will host Melbourne United on Saturday night.
According to ESPN’s Olgun Uluc, Maldonado, a 6’6” guard, has reached an agreement with the Bullets after being released from the SEM Phoenix. Uluc reported the deal on X, formerly known as Twitter, on December 26.
During 16 games with the Phoenix, Maldonado averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game. He is a University of Wyoming alum.
The Bullets, currently with a 6-14 record, will host the 14-7 Melbourne United on Saturday night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre at 7:30 p.m. AEDT, with the game broadcast live on ESPN.
Why It Matters
This signing addresses an immediate need for the Bullets, who are seeking to improve their offensive output and ball-handling. Maldonado’s experience in the NBL, despite a limited stint with the Phoenix, provides a degree of familiarity and potentially a quick integration into the Bullets’ system. The Bullets are currently seventh in the NBL standings, and adding a player with Maldonado’s skillset could be crucial as they push for a playoff berth. His ability to both score and distribute the ball offers coach Greg Vanderjagt additional options in managing the team’s rotations.
“Hunter Maldonado has agreed to a deal with the Brisbane Bullets for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBL season,” reported Olgun Uluc of ESPN.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by ESPN and added independent analysis and context.
