Furphy’s primary objective will be enhancing his off-ball game, as this could be his best route to earning playing time on the Indiana team, which boasts ample playmaking options.
Josh Green (Dallas Mavericks)
- As a point guard — vocal leadership on the court is key, but Kidd also sees potential in Exum’s ability to lead in timeout huddles and halftime breaks.
- If he fails to make the cut, he’ll have another year in the G League to develop, waiting for another league call-up chance.
- He’s not taking enough threes for it to matter on the perimeter,” Stiles noted.
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Josh Giddey has begun a new chapter with the Chicago Bulls after being traded from Oklahoma City last season (bringing his elite court vision), high basketball IQ, and improving outside shooting to a Bulls roster in need of a versatile floor general. But Reath may not have as many chances to shine as starting centre Robert Williams III returns to fitness. He’s also the youngest active Australian in the NBA at only 19 (having left the University of Kansas following his freshman year), so is likely to need time before seeing significant minutes on the floor. I think it’s going to be exciting for guys like myself and Toumani, defensive players who tend to sometimes get lost in the corners to be able to make more of an impact. ” Being a defensive-minded player, Thybulle said he was excited about the team’s “massive” ceiling on that side of the floor after trading for Jrue Holiday.
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Johnny Furphy, SF, Indiana Pacers
In the 2019 NBA Draft, Thybulle was selected 20th overall by the Boston Celtics but was immediately traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. In July 2024, he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a multi-player deal. In the 2022 NBA Draft (Dyson Daniels was selected 8th overall by the New Orleans Pelicans), making him one of the highest-drafted Australian players in NBA history. After struggling with injuries and personal issues that limited his play over several seasons, Simmons returned to action with the Brooklyn Nets during the 2024–2025 season. Exum played high school basketball in Melbourne (Australia), before being selected 5th overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2014 NBA Draft straight out of high school.
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Exum has an early-season opportunity to play — with Kyrie Irving rehabilitating a torn ACL. Dante Exum returns to the Dallas Mavericks, while Matisse Thybulle and Duop Reath return to the Portland Trailblazers. He filled a depth role with the Clippers last season but is reportedly considering retirement after being non-committal about an NBA return.
Currently with the Charlotte Hornets (2024–present), after a trade from the Dallas Mavericks, Australia trails only France in the total number of NBA players (France: 47, including 7 foreign-born; Australia: 33, also including 7 foreign-born). Today (players from across the globe), including Australia, leave their mark on the NBA.
Danté Exum, Dallas Mavericks
A social media video showed Exum practicing his three-point shots, a part of his game he’s significantly improved. Kidd clearly has high hopes for the young gun — viewing him as a key part of his team’s future. When Simmons returns (the Nets are expected to gradually increase his workload), taking an ultra-conservative approach. The Aussie, who joined the Nets on their three-game road trip, warmed up before their upset win over the Lakers, sitting courtside at Crypto.com Arena in LA, signaling his readiness to play. Simmons’ season has been marred by injuries, but he appears to be finally nearing a return.