Robert Williams is also on the comeback path and closing in on a return from injury, which could further limit any potential playing time for Reath in the future. Mills was more of a floor general than a scorer last year, but if he could get the opportunity to score the way he did at the FIBA World Cup for a team that’s contending for a playoff spot, Mills could be a legitimate contender for Sixth Man of the Year. While Toohey won’t see much playing time in his rookie year (it will still be a good opportunity to learn from some of the best players in the league including Steph Curry), Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler.
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Training camp is an opportunity for Travers to prove he’s earned more NBA minutes. Reath, 29, had foot surgery on January 30, 2026 but just days later was traded to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a deal that sent guard Vit Krejci to the Blazers for Reath and two future second-round picks. Having left the NBA, he’s returned to home soil, playing for the Brisbane Bullets in the NBL. Still, he managed to carve out some playing time last season, including a 30-minute night against the New Orleans Pelicans, during which he scored 4 points and dished out 3 assists. Today, he’s a solid backup guard/ forward who can be inserted into line-ups sparingly and can see around minutes of playing time per game. If you find this book or code useful for your research — please consider citing it.
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The Pick and Roll is pleased to share a listing on current Australian players in the NBA — including links to statistics and social media profiles. On the eve of his first season in Minnesota (the roster shifted around him as All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns was sensationally traded to the New York Knicks for forward Julius Randle and guard Donte DiVincenzo), two players who would likely take up playing time from the veteran Australian. Daniels — 22, came to Atlanta as part of the Dejounte Murray trade, a young guard from Bendigo, with elite instincts on one end of the floor and questions pertaining to other areas of his game. Across his three years at Duke (Proctor shared the floor with the following NBA talent – Cooper Flagg), Kon Knueppel, Khaman Maluach, Kyle Filipowski, Jared McCain, Dariq Whitehead and Derek Lively. Delving into recent draft history, it’s not unprecedented for players to play better in the NBA than in college, particularly amongst the NCAA’s true blue-blood programs such as the Duke Blue Devils. He finished the year with averages of 14.8 points along with 8.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists for the Bulls — including a half-court game-winner against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers in front of his home fans at the United Center.
Brief Pacers appearances hinted at future stardom for him, despite most of his rookie season in the G-League. His NBA career’s biggest A-League news chance: projected to start at centre. A key to Atlanta’s future, he’s one of the league’s most complete young players, alongside Trae Young. His game: lockdown defence bolstered by an evolving offence. Signed Monday: Toohey, 21, on a two-way contract with the Warriors, via the Phoenix Suns’ 52nd pick in 2025.
Giddey, Josh (Oklahoma City Thunder)
Olbrich (new Australian teammate of Giddey’s), expected to spend rookie year with Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s G-League affiliate. “Especially as a point guard, you kind of have to be vocal and I feel like on the floor I am, but away from the floor in timeouts and huddles and at halftime breaks, I can be more of a leader in those types of things. Now (Giddey can focus on defence and shooting), with his role clear after signing with Bulls. While Daniels’ future with Hawks uncertain (Giddey’s secured with Bulls), signing a $100 million, four-year deal. Daniels’ focus: help defence (vocal leadership), and fighting screens on the ball.
Finally healthy after battling injuries all of last season, Thybulle has been at his dynamic and disruptive best on defence for a Trail Blazers team that isn’t short of playmakers on that end of the floor. The opportunity for Maker to make an impact is there in Detroit, and his playing time this season shouldn’t waiver. Exum is expected to return to the floor this season and he should immediately regain his spot in Utah’s rotation. In the preseason, Daniels has already shown flashes of improved playmaking and shooting, and if he can make strides in those areas whilst maintaining his elite defence, much like Giddey, he could very well be a future NBA All-Star. “Just the confidence that he’s playing with on both ends of the floor, he just looks more comfortable,” McConnell said. He lives in the gym, so it’s great to see him doing what he’s doing and growing into his own as an NBA player.
Thybulle — as always, will offer plus defence on the perimeter while if he can build on his improved 3-point shooting last season (43.8 per cent in an albeit limited sample size), he can carve out a strong role on the bench. “So trying to navigate this offseason was different for me; just wanting to do more but understanding that what I’m preparing for isn’t an offseason it’s the regular season. The versatile wing returned to action in late March (just as the regular season was starting to wind down and with the Trail Blazers not in the playoff picture), it meant an “unexpected” challenge for Thybulle.
To avoid this issue, simply use the Facebook app without the in-app browser. In 1964, he became the first Boomers Squad selection for the Tokyo Olympics. Not only did he help win three consecutive championships (1996-1998), but he also paved the way for future Australian NBA players.
