NBL Free Agency Tracker: Latest Signings and Roster Moves

The National Basketball League (NBL) has entered a critical roster transition period as teams finalize their lineups for the NBL27 season. On April 13, 2026, the league began tracking a series of rolling updates, signings, and reported moves as clubs navigate free agency.

The movement follows a period of significant roster adjustments where teams exercised player options to secure core talent before the official free agency window opened.

Confirmed Signings and Option Activations

Among the confirmed deals for the NBL27 season, the South East Melbourne Phoenix have activated the contract option for Ellis Biggar. Majok Deng has also been listed as a confirmed signing.

These moves follow a wave of option exercises that took place on April 12, 2026. During this period, several teams moved to secure key players or reached mutual agreements to part ways.

• The New Zealand Breakers exercised a team option for Taylor Britt.
• Illawarra exercised a team option for Harry Froling.
• Melbourne and Finn Delany reached a mutual agreement regarding his status.
• South East Melbourne Phoenix exercised an option for DJ Mitchell.

Team Strategies and Roster Mapping

The Adelaide 36ers have been particularly active in mapping out their strategic moves ahead of the NBL27 season. As part of their roster stabilization efforts, the 36ers have re-signed a key big man to ensure interior strength for the upcoming campaign.

These developments are part of a broader league-wide effort to balance the roster between domestic talent and import players. The NBL continues to utilize a system of development players and naturalized Australian players to fill specific tactical roles within the team structures.

The current free agency window is characterized by a high volume of reported moves and rolling updates as teams attempt to fill gaps left by departing players and capitalize on available talent in the market.