The 2025–26 NBA season opens with a record number of Australians across rosters.

It's a reflection of how far the country's basketball pipeline has come, producing players who contribute in every role imaginable.

Here's how the 13 Aussies in the NBA stack up heading into the new season, based on form, opportunity, and long-term upside.

11Luke Travers

Cleveland Cavaliers (two-way)

Now in his second year on a two-way deal with Cleveland, Luke Travers continues to make steady progress toward a permanent NBA role.

Travers has established himself as a versatile forward capable of doing a bit of everything: scoring, rebounding, and playmaking, while holding his own defensively across multiple positions.

After dominating with the Cavaliers' G League affiliate last season, where he averaged near triple-double numbers, Travers returns with renewed focus on translating that production to the next level.

His defensive versatility remains his calling card, allowing him to guard anywhere from guards to small-ball centres, and his unselfish style fits Cleveland's system of ball movement and switching schemes.

While roster depth means he'll likely split time again between the Cavaliers and the Charge, the franchise's decision to retain him for another year signals genuine belief in his long-term potential.