Australian Players in the NBA
There are 15 Australian players signed to an NBA team for the 2025-26 season.
The NBL has become a preferred pathway to the NBA, with players like LaMelo Ball, Alex Sarr, and Josh Giddey taking this route and securing contracts upwards of $25 million per season.
Each of these players has found their way through several different avenues, including College, High School, G League, and the NBL.
Australia has never had more representation in the NBA, with various pathways available for up-and-coming players.
Author's summary: 15 Australians play in the NBA this season.