Team-by-team preview of the 2025-26 NBL season, which starts on Thursday (September 18).

ADELAIDE 36ERS

Championships: Four (1986, 1998, 1999, 2002)

Coach: Mike Wells

Key players: Bryce Cotton, Montrezl Harrell, DJ Vasiljevic

Last season: Sixth (13-16), lost play-in game to South East Melbourne

Summary: Cotton's signing instantly turns the Sixers into title contenders as the five-time NBL MVP spearheads a stacked starting five.

BRISBANE BULLETS

Championships: Three (1985, 1987, 2007)

Coach: Stu Lash

Key players: Jaylen Adams, Lamar Patterson, Javon Freeman-Liberty

Last season: Eighth (12-17), missed playoffs

Summary: American coach Lash takes over on a three-year deal as the Bullets chase their first finals appearance since 2019, powered by the addition of former league MVP Ada

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