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Bullets Target Weaver for Coaching Overhaul
6 Jan
Summary
- Will Weaver is the frontrunner for the Brisbane Bullets head coach position.
- Weaver previously coached Sydney Kings and has NBA assistant experience.
- He is expected to take charge for the 2026-27 campaign.
Will Weaver has emerged as the frontrunner to take over as the head coach of the Brisbane Bullets, replacing Stu Lash. Weaver, who previously coached the Sydney Kings during the 2019-2020 season, is expected to lead the team starting with the 2026-27 campaign. His coaching background includes significant international experience and a stint as an assistant coach with NBA teams like the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Charlotte Hornets.
Before his NBA roles, Weaver also coached Paris Basketball in France. His extensive experience extends to the Australian national team, having served as an assistant coach for the Boomers at the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. This comprehensive background is seen as a major asset for the Bullets.
The Bullets have also considered other candidates, including Chase Buford and Andrej Lemanis, but appear to be prioritizing Weaver. Lemanis has a history with the Bullets and extensive NBL coaching experience, while Buford has won championships with the Sydney Kings but is now an assistant with the Denver Nuggets, making his return unlikely. Paul Henare was also a candidate but has stated he is not leaving his current coaching role in Japan.
