Every year, someone asks the same question heading into a new NBL season: who's the favourite? This year, more than most, there's really no clear-cut answer.
Most leagues around the world beg for parity and, while it may not be exactly top-to-bottom equivalence - there are still some outliers - the early feeling is that the NBL has it. The defending champs lost pieces, while some contenders added them. We've seen some franchises completely retool their decision-making departments, to the point where we can take them with a renewed level of seriousness, while the global market made it difficult for the higher-spending teams to acquire the sort of talent that would really separate them from the pack. It's made for quite an interesting 'hey, why not us?' sentiment for a handful of teams around the NBL.
There are two things that are driving that uncertainty more than anything else, and they're worth sitting with before we get into the team-by-team analysis.
One is arguably the most loaded coaching landscape the league has had in a while. Will Weaver is now the decision-maker in Brisbane, Trevor Gleeson joined Adelaide after years away from the league, Gordie Herbert arrives in Auckland with a FIBA World Cup gold medal on the résumé, while Jacob Chance has inherited a Melbourne roster that's big, skilled, and honestly quite hard to typecast until we get more sample size. Layer that on top of proven, title-tested guys like Goorjian, Roth, Tatum, and King, and the talent on the sidelines has the potential to lift both the level and seriousness of the entire league.
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Then, we have what looks like the NBL's Year of the Point Guard. There are the proven champions in Bryce Cotton and Kendric Davis, who now have the looming shadow of an in-his-prime NBA talent in Cole Anthony and ever-shifty Skylar Mays. Milton Doyle and Parker Jackson-Cartwright are established mainstays in the NBL and want to prove they belong in that top tier, while Brandon Knight and Jaylon Brown are very likely to be the barometers of their respective teams' ceilings. And then there's Brisbane, doing its own thing with Arnas Velička running point as a big, pass-first table-setter, and Tasmania, betting the house on Taran Armstrong as the only local starting point guard in the league. Every team has a head of the snake that can dictate the proceedings on any given night.
Put those two things together, and you start to understand why this season preview reads the way it does. Sure, some teams naturally have more upside than others, but every one of them also has a real, live question mark that could swing their season five or six wins in either direction. So, here's the breakdown going into the 2026-27 NBL regular season, including depth charts, what to like in each team, the big questions, and what's worth actually tracking as the games come thick and fast. Let's get into it.
Adelaide 36ers
What to like
This is about as clean an example of continuity as you'll find in the league. This roster build has ten of 11 players back from a team that made last season's Championship Series, headlined by Cotton - a six-time MVP, coming off his ninth scoring title - who's flanked by a rising guard in Cameron and arguably the best frontcourt trio in the NBL in Humphries, Cheatham, and Rakocevic. Gleeson has stepped in as head coach and, by most considerations, is regarded as an upgrade on Mike Wells by nature of his experience in the league; whether that's actually the case, we'll have to wait and see. The Jenkins re-signing will see one of the best shooters outside the NBA utilised in Gleeson's flex offence and continue to widen the floor for Cotton. It's a roster with elite top-end talent, that can probably go a legitimate nine deep - think the starters, plus Rakocevic, Jenkins, White, and Kenyon - and projects as a high, high-level offensive team once again.
The big questions
There's a bet on a few things with this roster build. One is that Cotton will remain an MVP-level player, which obviously feels safe. Another is that this team will continue to have some luck from an injury perspective; remember, they functionally had no meaningful injuries through all of last season, so how do they pivot or react when one inevitably comes? Then, of course, there's the matter of Kuol, who's out until December/January as he recovers from an ACL injury. The team's decision to not sign a three-and-D player as a third import was curious - they were pursuing Torrey Craig, before re-signing Jenkins - and means they'll need one of Cameron, White, or Kenyon to graduate into a legitimate point of attack defender inside Gleeson's schemes, at least until Kuol returns to the floor. Another thing that will be fascinating to keep an eye on is how Gleeson re-adapts back in Australia; he's been out of the NBL for a number of years and the league has changed drastically since he was last part of it, so let's see if he has the requisite grasp of how best to operate. If the 36ers get the bulk of that, and Gleeson seamlessly readjusts to the league he's a five-time champion in, then we're looking at a very real title contender.
What's worth tracking?
- Isaac Humphries didn't play in any preseason basketball, and he's vital for this team, particularly on the defensive end. If he misses any time, the frontcourt depth - and other defensive pieces to start the season - probably don't have the personnel to make up for his absence.
- It'll be fascinating to see what type of role Cotton will assume within Gleeson's flex offence. During their time in Perth together, Cotton was largely the two-guard, playing primarily off the ball. Since Cotton's arrival in Adelaide - and toward the back-end of his time with the Wildcats' he's excelled mostly as an on-ball creator. How much flex will we see vs. Cotton breaking off and freelancing so he can work out of on-balls?
Brisbane Bullets
What to like
Perhaps the most exciting part of the Bullets' build is the introduction of Will Weaver, both as head coach and President of Basketball Operations; this is a franchise that's struggled with its processes over the past decade, that's now added a serious person into its decision-making apparatus. Weaver has put together a roster that's quite balanced - traditional, even - which has Lithuanian point guard, Arnas Velička, leading from the front as a big, high-level table-setter. There are some quality shot-converters built around Velička, with an eye also clearly toward trying to really maximise a high-quality big in Harrison; a pass-first PG, and shooting in Williams and Mackinnon, should theoretically enhance the big-man. Williams is a 36.3% three-point shooter - that jumps up to around 38% on catch-and-shoot threes, per Synergy - and should be able to guard two-through-four - and some fives - at a good level. Hinton is also a proven, multi-positional defender who fits very neatly. There's real potential for this to be a genuinely solid defensive team, with obvious positional size, as well as very reasonable depth; Norton, Holt, and McDaniel are terrific, proven pieces off the bench.
The big questions
While Mackinnon has looked so incredibly smooth as a scoring threat through the preseason, there's still a level of risk going into a new season with a rookie as one of your primary players. How cleanly will the 22-year-old's scoring translate into what's expected to be an expanded role? Some early returns have looked impressive but it's worth noting, given how thin the proven perimeter creation looks beyond Velička. Another thing worth watching is where their bench scoring comes from. Will Holt and Murray take the expected year-two leap, and what does Rouhliadeff offer as a big, rangy four-man as a rookie? The larger, overarching question is whether there's enough top-end scoring punch to compete with the heap of other teams that have proven firepower.
What's worth tracking?
- The injury bug has already hit the Bullets, with McDaniel (hand) and Murray (lower limb) likely to miss the start of the season.
- Mackinnon has an opportunity to enter the early frontrunner status for Rookie of the Year, by nature of the expected role he'll likely assume on this roster. The expectation is he'll come in as the starting two-guard, so he'll get more usage than we'd usually see in a first-year player.
Cairns Taipans
What to like
This is a really dynamic group, particularly at the top-end, with better depth than any Taipans roster has had in a few years. The roster is highlighted by its two marquee guys in McVeigh and Pinder, which seemingly gave head coach Adam Forde the license to opt for just two imports. It's an elite frontcourt, and particularly the shot-making of McVeigh, which has looked otherworldly over the preseason thus far; he's just a special offensive player. Add the athleticism and force of Pinder, and it makes for such a dynamic pairing. Brown projects as an explosive scoring guard, while Galloway, when healthy, has the tools - and has shown on high-stakes stages - to be an All-NBL level guard/wing who's elite on both ends. Lewis is a very useful, versatile defender, and adds to the impressive positional size across this roster. Every position has a genuinely playable backup - which isn't something that can be said about every team in this league - which, again, is an upgrade from previous Cairns rosters. Bruce projects as a useful, organising presence the team will need at times, and there's league-wide fascination around what Paul might bring to the table as a big, 17-year-old point guard; he's young, but is one of Australia's most impressive prospects in recent memory. All four bigs - McVeigh, Pinder, K. Galloway, and Bolden - can stretch it, which has become Forde's favourite thing in recent years. All up, the trio of McVeigh-Pinder-Galloway is a hell of a local core and, on paper, it's probably the best Taipans roster since their playoff team in 2022-23.
The big questions
The Taipans had a glaring ball-carrying issue last season, and there's potential for that to resurface. The early returns of Brown have been quite encouraging but he's more combo guard than true initiator, so it's worth asking whether someone else - a growing Paul, or a steady Bruce - can offer something real getting them into the offence. Lewis is also one worth watching; he's a fine player, but is he at the level of a second import (or fourth marquee/import)? For context, Perth's fourth marquee/import is Dylan Windler, so the bet here is that J. Galloway continues his rise, and Lewis is this team's fifth guy. There'll likely be some hand-waving over having no true fives, but the size does seem completely fine, both positionally across the board and in the frontcourt. In saying that: simply put, the roster does have lots of twos and fours, and not many ones and fives. The ceiling seems quite high because of the top-end talent, but the floor drops a ton because there's a question on if there are the connective pieces or requisite structure - particularly for a new group - to tie it all together.
What's worth tracking?
- This team also has injuries we're keeping an eye on. Jaylin Galloway had shoulder surgery in the off-season, with the expectation he'll likely return in mid-October.
- Luke Paul suffered an ankle injury in preseason, and the word is he's likely to return around early October.
- This is a group that has the positional versatility to tinker with their starting unit. There's a world where Bruce could enter the starting lineup, with Brown moving to the two-spot, and Lewis heading to the bench. Or Forde could opt for more shooting by swapping in Smith for Lewis.
Illawarra Hawks
What to like
There's just so much more balance in this roster build compared to last season, which a healthy Froling has allowed. There was clearly a desire to replicate the roster that won the 2025 title: Froling and Harvey are the cornerstones, with a bigger creator in Doyle - he's the theoretical Trey Kell replacement - taking the other starting guard spot and Hickey coming off the bench, yet probably still closing games. Another deliberate strategy this off-season was to add plenty of shooting around Froling - and Hickey - and the Hawks have that, in Doyle, Harvey, Martin, Days, and Lo Buluk. Harvey's citizenship allowed some flexibility with the imports and, with the local big market difficult to operate in, it allowed the team to go and get a starting four-man in Martin, who was a real NBA guy a few years ago and has since been playing at a good level in Europe. Martin has looked like a natural scorer over the preseason, so his skillset really complements the rest of the starting unit. Days came in as a backup big who can play the five at times, while bringing the shooting Illawarra wanted to add more of this off-season. There's no MVP-type of player here, but still plenty of high-level talent atop the roster, with solid depth; Lo Buluk, Peatling, Blanchfield, Grida, and Days were all role players on the title team. It's a talented team that can legitimately go ten deep; a high-floor group, with continuity both in the playing roster and the coaching staff led by Justin Tatum.
The big questions
It looks like the main concerns for these Hawks will largely come on the defensive end. The defensive personnel seems quite thin, particularly with their primary players, so a big question is whether they'll be able to guard at the level required to compete consistently in the NBL. A part of that is Days, who is still working himself into game shape; in the meantime, his ability to guard and rebound isn't at his usual standard. Does Days offer enough shooting and rim coverage off the bench that the frontcourt never looks thin without a proven, title-tested backup big beyond Peatling? There's no true point guard, but the ball-carrying and creation on aggregate between Doyle, Harvey, and Hickey seem fine. Harvey's citizenship opened the door for the Hawks to take a scary import swing, but they played it relatively safe; does that caution end up costing them later?
What's worth tracking?
- The Hawks are a team that's already begun re-engaging with the import market, sources told ESPN. The target is a frontcourt player and, while they may not end up pulling the trigger, there's an understanding that they're preparing for a world where Days might not give them the level of basketball they require.
Melbourne United
What to like
This is a funky roster build - by that, we mean not traditional - but one that's very big, skilled, and smart under new head coach Jacob Chance, who said his group is "a lot of good basketball players who are about winning and playing the right way." The positional size immediately stands out, and that helps with the positional versatility, which should nullify some of the potential injury concerns that this group is already feeling. Anthony is the elite creating, scoring guard that rounds out the roster, and he has the potential to be in MVP and scoring champion conversations. One would expect plenty of creation to also come from Ingles, Ili, and Travers. While Anthony is the headliner - the proven NBA talent still yet to enter his prime - the early feel is that Travers will be in for a career season. He's 6'8 and has played every position thus far this preseason and looks like he's taken a leap across every facet of the game. Ingles and Goulding bring elite shooting to the table; both are among the oldest players in the league, but the three-point shooting and IQ should make up for it as long as they're able to stay on the floor. Oduro has a polished post package, can rebound, and looks to be a really high work-rate big-man option; again, this team will be very big, and are smart and skilled. The defensive depth is also relatively solid with Ili, Bowen, and Krslovic.
The big questions
The team is already experiencing one of them, and that's health. It's a factor with every team, sure, but this is a roster that has players with an injury history - Waardenburg and Ili, for example, both of whom got hurt late in the preseason - and with older players who would benefit from not having to play bulk minutes. The Ili injury concern is particularly important, given what may be a lack of backcourt defence; Anthony is fine enough in that regard but will be required to do a lot on the other end of the floor, so it's not a strength for this team outside of Ili. Will opposing teams - in a talented point guard year - be able to exploit that?
What's worth tracking?
- Ili suffered a hamstring injury during the Blitz that the team will likely have to monitor over the entire season. He suffered four separate hamstring injuries last season.
- How malleable will Chance be with his closing lineups? You'd expect Anthony and Travers to be in all of them, but United has the positional versatility to chop and change based on who's performing well. It'll be fascinating to see whether the coaching staff settles on a closing lineup they like, or if it changes based on feel.
New Zealand Breakers
What to like
The obvious highlights of this team are its bookends of Jackson-Cartwright and Mennenga; both are mighty talented and are the engine of this team. Mennenga, in particular, looks poised for another big leap after re-signing on a lucrative new deal. A lot of the usage will fall on his shoulders, and he's quickly developing a reputation as perhaps the league's most unstoppable force down low. Mennenga's versatility will allow them to be fluid with rotations, in that he's projected to start at the four alongside Bediako, but he'll play a lot of five, and the wings/forwards can slide up. The Breakers have added some offensive juice in Vasiljevic and Noi, with both coming off relative down seasons, so let's see if either - or both - can be revitalised. There's potential for this group to have some really solid offensive patches, while James is the defensive specialist they absolutely needed on the wing, and Bediako is that utility five; and, given some of the unproven bench options, the continued development from Davison will also be pretty vital. Of course, we may have buried the lede, because one of the biggest signings of the entire season - and maybe the most important in recent years - was Gordon Herbert as head coach. The 67-year-old is among the most credentialed people to ever coach in the NBL, having won a FIBA World Cup gold medal with Germany in 2023, so the Breakers have an extremely high-level operator at the helm.
The big questions
This is another team without a whole heap of defensive personnel, which may stand out even more given Jackson-Cartwright and Mennenga, who are both completely adequate on that end but are undersized for their respective positions. Outside of James, Bediako, and Le'Afa, there aren't a ton of plus-defenders among this roster. And, if James' hamstring concerns sees him miss some time, then that would significantly hurt the Breakers' ability to guard sufficiently in the backcourt. Another potential concern that came to the fore during the preseason was the group's lack of ball-carrying, and that could prove particularly problematic against the handful of teams in this league that choose to press up the floor. We saw Herbert call a timeout less than a minute into a preseason game because the opposing team chose to deny Jackson-Cartwright, and the Breakers had no obvious counter to have someone else bring the ball up the floor. Le Gassick and Rissetto both had good preseasons, but neither are proven over the course of a 33-game NBL season, so how consistently they'll provide value remains a wait-and-see.
What's worth tracking?
- James suffered a hamstring injury in the Breakers' final preseason game, which he got scans on early in the week. Those scans revealed a torn left hamstring, with the 6'6 wing set to be re-assessed in four-to-six weeks. James is one of the team's only point-of-attack defenders and also showed to be a serviceable ball-carrier, so it's already a substantial blow for the Breakers. Kiwi guard Mojave King has agreed to a deal to join the Breakers as an injury replacement, sources said.
- There is a ball-carrying deficit on this roster, which was demonstrated through the preseason. Will the Breakers ever get to a point where Bediako, for example, may have to be sacrificed in order to bring in another import guard? That's not a commentary on Bediako, who's been quite good over the preseason; it's more that there may be a need that may have to be filled.
Perth Wildcats
What to like
The two primary things these Wildcats can hold their hat on are top-end talent, and continuity. The high-usage players on the roster were all together last season, under head coach John Rillie, and the Wildcats' bet is that Brandon Knight is the point guard that can hold them all together. Once again, the Wildcats are rolling with the core of Doolittle, Lual-Acuil Jr., and Windler, with Knight recently joining the fray. Doolittle is a top five player in the league, and probably the best two-way player going around, while Lual-Acuil now has a connective point guard who can make his life much easier. It's a really healthy backcourt rotation, which includes a nice mixture of skillsets from the locals - Pepper's a microwave-type shooter and scorer, Dell'Orso also brings catch-and-shoot juice and has more of an off-the-bounce game than most realise, and Rillie's a reliable, connective backup point guard. Brandt may be one of the more unheralded signings, because his skillset and capacity is perfect for the backup centre role he's found himself in, while Wagstaff remains very solid insurance in the backup big-man department.
The big questions
There'll be some debate on whether the signing of Knight actually moves the needle. Would the Wildcats have benefitted from someone slightly higher level, or is the lower-maintenance connective guard just the thing they needed? Knight was the safe option, after the team missed on players that perhaps would have lifted their ceiling. The signing also doesn't answer the question of where the Wildcats' point of attack defensive on the perimeter may come from, outside of glimpses of what Windler can do. Speaking of, can Windler find consistent form as a legitimate fourth star on this team? He's not imperative to the team's success, but it would substantially lift the ceiling if he's able to string high quality games together with relative consistency. Then, there's the question of depth. The backcourt rotation seems substantially cleaner than it did last season, so role clarity should be fine among the team's four main guards, but the wing depth seems quite thin. There's theoretical upside in both Huefner and Higgins-Titsha - as a stretch four and utility forward, respectively - but neither have demonstrated it playing meaningful basketball at this level yet, so it remains an unknown.
What's worth tracking?
- John Rillie has two years remaining on his contract as head coach, but it's worth keeping an eye on his situation as he enters his fifth season with the franchise. The 54-year-old's role as head coach was discussed internally over the off-season, sources said.
South East Melbourne Phoenix
What to like
This season's Phoenix are probably the deepest roster in the league. Josh King's team goes a legit eleven deep, led by a high-level backcourt in Mays and Sobey. The early return on Mays is that he may be among the most talented players in the league, while Sobey's an All-NBL player until he shows otherwise. There's a lot of offensive weaponry across the floor in this group, particularly from a shooting standpoint. The addition of Krebs and Schwartz add to the three-point shooter, while Hunter remains a threat from outside, and Glover is someone who's put together an incredible preseason and projects to lift his production even more. The depth in the frontcourt is noticeable, too, with five very playable guys at the four and five spots in Hunter, Schwartz, Goodrick, Moran, and Aliir. The Phoenix have also got themselves a Next Star who's very functional, in Dash Daniels, and the early sense is that he's made meaningful improvements to his game - there's more fluidity offensively, while he appears bigger and more athletic - so that only adds to the already-impressive depth of this group.
The big questions
Mays will be an interesting player to track, because he's already demonstrated to be an incredibly talented guard who plays at his own speed, but there have also been elements of him still feeling out how best to operate on an NBL floor. There's no question he'll be at the level, but let's see if he gets comfortable enough to truly reach his ceiling. Then there's the matter of how he and Sobey play alongside one another. Sobey has always been a high-usage guard, but there are times where the ball should obviously be in Mays' hands. Mays' ability to really shoot it should alleviate some of the concerns of the pair playing next to each other, but will they achieve symbiosis or will it just be a lot of your-turn-my-turn? Looking at the roster, there doesn't appear to be a heap of players we'd consider elite-level defenders, can Josh King's own defensive identity mask personnel that looks a little thin outside of Foster, Daniels, Goodrick, and some impressive glimpses from Schwartz?
What's worth tracking?
- Sobey dealt with a back complaint in the Phoenix's final preseason game against the Breakers, and it's something he continues to nurse. The expectation is he'd be considered questionable to play in the team's opener against the Wildcats in Perth on Saturday.
- It's a tough opening schedule for the Phoenix, who play twice in Perth within their first two weeks. Those games are sandwiched around a game in Illawarra, and a Throwdown vs United.
Sydney Kings
What to like
No matter how one feels about this roster build, the reality is that a championship core remains, with Davis, Cooks, and Dellavedova -- plus Torrey Craig for an entire season -- running it back in Sydney. That's two MVP-level guys, another import who's high-level, and all the elite things Dellavedova brings to the table. It's a great starting point, especially with the straight-up talent of Davis leading the way. Retaining Maluach was key -- especially after losing Galloway, Kuol and Noi -- so he'll step into a bigger role, while Carr theoretically brings a similar skillset to Soares -- a rangy big -- which fits very well next to Davis and Cooks. The Kings were one of multiple teams in the Wessels sweepstakes and they were able to add the big man out of Saint Mary's to a frontcourt that, with Keli Leaupepe's unfortunate season-ending injury, needed depth. There's an opening for one or both of the Kings' backup guards and wings to emerge, and both Robertson and Stone showed throughout the preseason that they can provide a certain pop off the bench in their respective ways.
The big questions
The natural thing here is to compare this group with last season's championship-winning team, and there's every chance they really feel the loss of Soares, Galloway, and Kuol. The question then becomes: Did they adequately replace those skillsets? There is a feel that the Kings lost both wing and big depth, so the hopeful leap from Maluach -- and Craig being a consistently high-level two-way player -- is vital to their success. Carr brings a similar skillset to Soares but is entering just the second season of his professional career, so expecting the same level of impact is unfair. Has the depth taken too much of a hit, especially when injuries inevitably hit over the course of the season? The other interesting thing to keep an eye on here is how young the team has gotten, and the fact that those less-seasoned players will be required to play meaningful roles; it's not that they may not be able to, but it's more that we've yet to see them demonstrate it, so it's a slight gamble.
Does Stone have an instantly impactful rookie year, given the wing depth has taken an obvious hit after losing Galloway, Kuol and Noi? Does Robertson take a leap of his own? And, with Leaupepe's injury and Carr's relative inexperience leaving a thin front line, does an emergence out of Wessels or Spurgin actually materialise?
What's worth tracking?
- Brian Goorjian, 73, is in the final year of his contract.
- Davis arrived in Australia about a week before his team's season opener. It's his third season in the NBL so he's got a strong comfort level in the league, but the Kings have some new faces, so let's see if not having their high-usage point guard in town over the preseason affects early performances.
- The Kings play their first six games at home. It's worth tracking what that looks like commercially, as well as how bulk road games to end the season may have an effect on the team's seeding.
Tasmania JackJumpers
What to like
The JackJumpers' top priority this off-season was Armstrong and they were successful in the pursuit; the hometown kid, coming off a stint in the EuroLeague, is now the team's engine, and one of the most intriguing point guards in the league. A starter-level local point guard gave the JackJumpers some unique import flexibility, and they interestingly opted for three wings, in Hamilton, Johnson, and Mathias. Assuming the best health-wise, the play finishing -- particularly wing shooting -- should be potent next to a high-level creator/connective point guard like Armstrong. If they're able to extract effective-enough creation juice out of Johnson, Bannan, and Hamilton when healthy, while keeping Magnay on the floor to anchor the defence, then that's enough for a Scott Roth coached team -- he, himself, raises the floor -- to make some noise. Eight of eleven are returnees from last season, with the group banking on some injury luck, Armstrong as a connector, Johnson expanding his game relative to last season, and for the aggregate of Gold, Deng, and Bannan to eat enough of the backup centre minutes to keep Magnay's minutes reasonably low.
The big questions
Does Magnay stay healthy? Given his history, and how impactful he's shown to be over the years, the answer to that question may end up being the singular thing that dictates the success of the JackJumpers' season. While the team has multiple players who can be a backup five, there'll be some pressure on Gold -- a first-year pro -- to make sure he's consistently playable, and the unproven nature of any rookie makes his signing necessarily a bit of a gamble as Magnay's direct backup. Is Armstrong, the hometown kid fresh off a EuroLeague stint, ready to lead a winning NBL team immediately? Armstrong has such a high ceiling and is mighty talented, but he hasn't played meaningful basketball in a few years; his performance at the Blitz was a great sign, but doing it on a consistent basis determines whether someone is worth continuing to take a swing on as a starting point guard in the NBL.
Ultimately, though, this team's season may come down to how Hamilton comes back from his knee injury. Will he return around January and play like the star-level talent we know he's capable of -- and that this roster is banking on -- or will it take some time? By the time he returns, will the JackJumpers' fortunes already be determined? Are Johnson, Mathias, and Marshall enough from a shot-converting standpoint to see this team tread water until Hamilton returns to the lineup?
What's worth tracking?
- Roth is nearing a two-year extension to remain as head coach of the JackJumpers, according to Marc Stein. That would keep Roth at the helm through the 2028-29 season, which would be his eighth with the franchise.