NBL champion Tim Soares has confirmed his Sydney Kings return as master coach Brian Goorjian puts the finishing touches on what he hopes can become another title-winning roster.

After two seasons abroad, Brazilian big man Soares has reunited with the Kings on a one-year deal alongside fellow key additions Kendric Davis and Matthew Dellavedova.

Soares, 28, won a title under then Kings coach Chase Buford in his only previous NBL season in 2022/23.

The 211cm centre averaged 10.5 points, 5.1 rebounds and 0.9 blocks across 20.9 minutes throughout that campaign, and combined well with MVP Xavier Cooks.

"I was always hopeful I'd get another chance to come back and play in Sydney, so I'm really excited to be given this opportunity again," Soares said.

"Having the chance to join this talented roster, full of young guys and veterans who know the game, and be coached by someone (like) Goorj, was an easy decision to come back to Sydney.

"Not to mention having two talented ball-handlers like Kendric and Delly on the roster will make my job easier as a big man, much like Xav did in our first stint together.

"Xav and I had great chemistry during our championship run together, with me being able to space the floor for him to attack the rim, which in fact benefits the whole team."

Goorjian was thrilled to sign Soares, who has had stints in Puerto Rico and Japan since his championship-winning season with Sydney.

The Kings are aiming high after losing a play-in qualifier last season in legendary coach Goorjian's return to the helm.

"The five-man spot is a really important one for us, and after looking at ways to build on last year, we really needed to bring in someone who can bang with those bigger bodies on the inside," Goorjian said.

"Tim is exactly that, while also being someone who can finish around the rim, protect the paint and also stretch the floor, which is key alongside Xavier."

SYDNEY KINGS' 2025/26 NBL ROSTER:

Shaun Bruce, Xavier Cooks, Kendric Davis, Matthew Dellavedova, Jaylin Galloway, Bul Kuol, Keli Leaupepe, Makuach Maluach, Kouat Noi, Tyler Robertston, Tim Soares, Jason Spurgin.