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 earning contracts upwards of $25 million per season.
With 15 players signed to an NBA team for the 2025-26 season, there’s never been a better time to be an Australian playing in the NBA.
Authors note: Australian basketball players are on the rise in the NBA.