REPORT: Former Phoenix guard signs with Bullets

26 Dec 2025

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The Brisbane Bullets have reportedly signed Hunter Maldonado for the remainder of the NBL26 season.

The Brisbane Bullets are reportedly signing former South East Melbourne guard Hunter Maldonado for the remainder of the Hungry Jack's NBL26 season.

According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the American, who was recently released by the Phoenix, has penned a deal with the Bullets.

Hunter Maldonado has agreed to a deal with the Brisbane Bullets for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBL season, sources told ESPN. The 6’6 American guard was recently released from the SEM Phoenix, where he averaged 8.9 ppg and 4.3 apg in 16 games.
— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) December 26, 2025

During his 16 appearances with the Heartland club, the University of Wyoming alum averaged 8.9 points, 4.3 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game.

The 6-14 Bullets host the 14-7 Melbourne United on Saturday night at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre from 7.30pm AEDT, live on ESPN.