It’s been another big week for Australians playing in the NBA, but all eyes are on Josh Giddey to see when he’ll return to action after injuring his ankle while playing against Toronto.
Craig O'Donoghue
Luke Travers dominated the G-League with a triple double while Josh Giddey, Dyson Daniels and Josh Green were in all in action throughout the NBA as we look at what Aussies did in the US during the last week
Luke Travers, Dyson Daniels, Josh Giddey and Ben Simmons were all in the headlines for performances in the NBA as we look back on the week that was for our Aussies abroad.
Australian guard Dyson Daniels was a huge contributor in Atlanta's tense 117-116 win over reigning champions Boston as the NBA Cup tipped off.
Shayne Hope
The number of Australians in the NBA has soared this season, so The West Australian is taking a weekly look at what’s happening for our stars who are playing at the highest level.
Aussie Dyson Daniels came up against the team that traded him to the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason - he enjoyed a win.
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Luke Travers has risen from Rockingham to the NBA and his mum Sam was cheering on with delight from her office as he made his debut for Cleveland Cavaliers.
WA’s Luke Travers’ NBA dream is now a reality with the former Perth Wildcat making a stunning debut and impressing his coach in his first game for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Western Australia has produced another NBA player with Geraldton’s Alex Ducas making his debut for Oklahoma City Thunder during a win over Denver Nuggets and his mum couldn’t be prouder.
Former Perth Wildcat Alex Sarr has endured a tough start to life in the NBA, with the No.2 draft pick’s Washington Wizards blown out by defending champions Boston.
Chris Robinson
Dash Daniels is one of Australia’s most exciting basketball prospects and has trained with the Perth Wildcats this week. His dad has told The West Australian what the family is planning to do next.
LeBron James and Bronny James became the first father and son to play in the NBA together during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 110-103 victory over Minnesota.
When the NBA season tips off on Wednesday, a whopping 14 Aussies will be involved – and each has a point to prove. Chris Robinson takes a look at the burning questions for our local crop.
Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze has seen good signs from maligned Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons in the NBA pre-season.
Jasper Bruce
Hoops icon Carmelo Anthony had one bit of life and basketball advice for a Perth crowd that hung onto every word he said during a special appearance with Kenny Smith on Friday.
Jackson Barrett
Australia has produced a genuine pathway to the NBA and former All-Star and Head Coach Terry Porter believes the next generation is going to reap the benefits.
New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony has touched down for HoopsFest and declared Perth’s new basketball extravaganza is ‘one hell of an idea’
Luke Travers is a step closer to realising his dream of stepping onto an NBA court, with the former Perth Wildcat securing a two-way deal with Cleveland.
Five-time Perth Wildcats championship-winning coach Trevor Gleeson has landed a new head coaching role.
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has jetted off to the United States to work with the coaching staff of an NBA franchise this pre-season.
Boston's Jayson Tatum is reaping the rewards of a stellar NBA season, with the Celtics reportedly finalising a contract extension worth a record $A471 million.
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie says part of why he coaches is for moments like watching Alex Sarr have his named called out at the NBA draft.
Former Perth Wildcats Next Star dynamo Alex Sarr has realised his NBA dream, picked by the Washington Wizards with the second overall selection in the 2024 draft.
Aaron Kirby
Former Perth Wildcats centre Alex Sarr wants to be the No.1 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft, despite reports he knocked back a workout with the Atlanta Hawks.
