Taipans' next target?

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Admiral Schofield is reportedly in advanced talks with the Cairns Taipans.

After the news of NBL champion Jack McVeigh was brought to the attention to Cairns fans to reportedly sign with the club, the Taipans are now apparently in 'advanced talks' with former NBA player Admiral Schofield as their next target.

According to ESPN's Olgun Uluc, the club is working on signing the 6'5" forward for the upcoming season.

Admiral Schofield - a 6’5 American forward - is in advanced talks on a deal with the Cairns Taipans, sources told ESPN. He played four seasons in the NBA, and is coming off a stint with ASVEL in France, where he averaged 6.9 ppg (50% 3PT, on 3.5 3PA) and 2.0 rpg.
— Olgun Uluc (@OlgunUluc) August 5, 2025

Schofield has had appearances in the NBA with the Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic with their G League affiliate clubs Capital city Go-Go and Lakeland Magic.

He most recently played for French professional basketball team, LDLC ASVEL, in the LNB Élite league.