The Brisbane Bullets have signed former NBA guard Nate Hinton, reuniting him with Cairns Taipans forward Jack McVeigh after their time together at the Houston Rockets' G-League affiliate. Hinton, 27, joins as Brisbane's second import for NBL27, following Lithuanian guard Arnas Velička.
What does Hinton bring to the Bullets?
Hinton arrives with a defensive mindset, averaging 13.7 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists across 214 G-League games. His ability to guard multiple positions should bolster Brisbane's defense after they ranked ninth in defensive rating (121.0) last season. The 6'5 guard spent two seasons at Houston Cougars, averaging 10.6 points and 8.7 rebounds in college.
How does this impact Cairns Taipans?
The signing reunites Hinton with former teammate Jack McVeigh, who played alongside him at the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Cairns, coming off a 3W-0D-2L run (LWLWW) including a 90-83 loss to Tasmania JackJumpers on 2025-02-08, will face a more competitive Brisbane side next season. Hinton's energy and toughness could make the Bullets a tougher opponent for the Taipans.
What's next for the Bullets?
Head coach Will Weaver believes Hinton's competitiveness will make him a valuable addition. 'Where Nate goes, wins follow,' Weaver said. Hinton expressed excitement about joining Brisbane, saying he'll bring energy, toughness and a team-first mentality. The Bullets continue their roster rebuild ahead of NBL27.