The NBA announced today that opening-night rosters for the 2024-25 season feature 125 international players from a record-setting 43 countries across six continents. This includes a record number of players from Australia (13), Germany (8), and Cameroon (5), as well as a record-tying 14 players from France and 17 from Africa. For the fourth consecutive season, the NBA has at least 120 international players, with 100 or more for the 11th straight season. Every NBA team now includes at least one international player.
Here is the full list of Australian players on the 2024-25 opening-night rosters:
- Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
- Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets
- Josh Green, Charlotte Hornets
- Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
- Luke Travers*, Cleveland Cavaliers
- Danté Exum, Dallas Mavericks
- Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks
- Jack McVeigh*, Houston Rockets
- Jock Landale, Houston Rockets
- Johnny Furphy, Indiana Pacers (ties to Papua New Guinea)
- Joe Ingles, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Alex Ducas*, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Patty Mills, Utah Jazz
