Josh Giddey poised to lead nine Australians in NBA season

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 21 Oct, 03:32 · Archive

Nine Australian players are set to log minutes in the NBA 2026-27 season, with Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey among the most prominent.

Nine Australian players are set to log NBA minutes in the 2026-27 campaign. Josh Giddey of the Chicago Bulls, along with Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and Jock Landale, are expected to be the most prominent. Ben Simmons will miss the entire season for Sacramento after suffering an Achilles rupture, while Matisse Thybulle's move to Los Angeles, Tyrese Proctor with Cleveland, Josh Green, Duop Reath and Rocco Zikarsky will compete for opportunities. Johnny Furphy will not feature until later in the season.

Australia will be the third-most represented country in the league behind France with 17 players and Canada with 16. Giddey, aged 24, averaged 17 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists per game last season and has recorded 30 triple-doubles in his career. The Bulls rebuilt their roster over the off-season under new coach Tiago Splitter and acquired No. 4 pick Caleb Wilson, creating what Joe Ingles, a five-time Olympian now back in the NBL with Melbourne United, described as an improved platform for Giddey to flourish.

How it is being reported

• Giddey headlines Aussie NBA contingent this seasonNine Australians are set to feature in the NBA this season, with Josh Giddey at the top of the list and Ben Simmons to sit out through injury.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 03:26
• Giddey headlines Aussie NBA contingent this seasonNine Australians are set to feature in the NBA this season, with Josh Giddey at the top of the list and Ben Simmons to sit out through injury.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 03:26
• 'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interestJosh Giddey has been given the platform to flourish in a rebuilt Bulls squad, the Boomers guard among nine Australians likely to log NBA minutes this season.The West Australian · 21 Oct, 03:04
• 'Walking triple-double' headlines Aussie NBA interestJosh Giddey has been given the platform to flourish in a rebuilt Bulls squad, the Boomers guard among nine Australians likely to log NBA minutes this season.Perth Now · 21 Oct, 03:04

In this story: Josh Giddey · Ben Simmons · Chicago Bulls · Sacramento · Dyson Daniels · Jock Landale · Joe Ingles

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