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 instead of the traditional college path.
Contracts upwards of $25 million per season have been secured by players who have taken the NBL route.
Author's summary: 15 Australians play in the NBA this season.