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.
Names such as LaMelo Ball, Alex Sarr, and Josh Giddey have taken the NBL route over the traditional college route, and it’s paid off with contracts upwards of $25 million per season.
Australia has never had more players in the NBA, with various pathways to the league, including College, High School, G League, and the NBL.
Author's summary: 15 Australians play in the NBA this season.