# Australian professional basketball season preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/australian-professional-basketball-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-10T03:55:55.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The upcoming Australian basketball seasons for the NBL and WNBL are characterized by significant player movement and high-profile talent. In the NBL, there is a strong connection to the NBA, with 23 players in the league possessing previous NBA experience. Notable high earners in the NBA include Kyrie Irving, Josh Giddey, and Dyson Daniels.

As the NBL27 season approaches, focus has shifted to key point guard matchups, including Milton Doyle joining the Hawks and Arnas Velicka arriving in Brisbane. Meanwhile, the WNBL prepares for the debut of the Tasmania Jewels and continues to feature marquee talent such as Steph Talbot in Adelaide.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Australian basketball prepares for upcoming NBL and WNBL seasons

Australian basketball prepares for new NBL and WNBL seasons, featuring key player moves like Milton Doyle to the Hawks and the debut of the Tasmania Jewels in the WNBL.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-basketball-prepares-for-upcoming-nbl-and-wnbl-seasons

### 2026-09-09: Australian basketball players feature heavily in NBL and NBA

Australian basketball players maintain a strong presence in both the NBL and NBA, with 23 NBL players holding NBA experience and ten Australians set to earn significant salaries in the NBA.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-basketball-players-feature-heavily-in-nbl-and-nba

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Cite as: Australian professional basketball season preparations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/australian-professional-basketball-season-preparations