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Brandon Knight will soon be on his way to Perth, but Jo Lual-Acuil has suffered a calf injury.

BasketballPremiumWildcats confirm when Knight will arrive as JLA goes down

Perth Wildcats have confirmed a timeline for the arrival of import point-guard Brandon Knight — but his start to life at the club could come with one of his best teammates on the sidelines.

Josh Kempton

Elijah Pepper celebrates his match-winner.

BasketballPremiumPepper labels match-winner against Adelaide his best-ever

Wildcats hero Elijah Pepper has labelled his match-winning three against Adelaide on Thursday night the best shot of his career, but revealed sinking the bucket wasn’t his first thought when he put up the shot.

Aaron Kirby

Trevor Gleeson coached Perth to five NBL championships.

BasketballPremiumRaw Trev on why clash with Wildcats will be so emotional

Trevor Gleeson won five championships with the Perth Wildcats but he’s been through a lot since he left in 2021 and now he’s been incredibly raw and open ahead of his return to WA as Adelaide 36ers coach.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballWildcats’ concerning timeline for star import’s arrival

Perth Wildcats badly missed not having a third import during their loss in round one, and fans are going to have to be extremely patient for when Brandon Knight will be available to play.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie has conceded having a dedicated point guard “would be helpful”.

BasketballWildcats affected by missing point guards, coach concedes

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie conceded his team is being affected by the absence of their point guards after they opened their season with a 21-point loss to South East Melbourne Phoenix.

Josh Kempton

Perth have started their season with a loss to South East Melbourne.

BasketballWildcats open season with disappointing defeat to Phoenix

Perth Wildcats have opened their 2026/27 NBL campaign with a disappointing defeat, going down to South East Melbourne Phoenix by 21 points at RAC Arena.

Josh Kempton

Kristian Doolittle

AFLPremiumAussie Doolittle? Wildcats star investigating citizenship

Perth Wildcats spent way too long hoping Bryce Cotton could become an Australian. But they might have another import who soon gets naturalised because Kristian Doolittle is assessing his options.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anthony Dell’Orso may take on more ball-handling responsibility in Perth’s season opener.

BasketballWildcats to play point guard ‘by committee’ in season opener

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie says his side’s point guard position will be played “by committee” in Saturday’s NBL season opener, with two key backcourt pieces unable to take to the floor.

Josh Kempton

Angus Brandt

BasketballPremiumAlways stayed a Wildcat: Brandt pumped about Red Army return

Angus Brandt won two championships for Perth Wildcats before moving to Japan and when the opportunity arose to return to the NBL, he couldn’t believe that he’d be wearing red again.

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Knight wants to help the Cats become a better team.

BasketballPremiumKnight says NBA career will count for nothing at Wildcats

Perth Wildcats recruit Brandon Knight will bring plenty of NBA experience to the team, but he’s taking the approach that he’s got plenty to prove instead of thinking he’s going to be their best player.

Craig O'Donoghue

Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie.

BasketballPremiumCats laud their patience, but when will Brandon Knight play?

Perth Wildcats took until just days before the start of the NBL season to sign a third import, but are thrilled to have recruited NBA veteran Brandon Knight. Now the question is when will he debut?

Craig O'Donoghue

Brandon Knight during his NBA stint with Phoenix.

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Wildcats at last find their Knight in shining armour

Perth’s lengthy search for an import guard is over, with former NBA journeyman Brandon Knight locked in to join the Wildcats just days out from the start of the NBL season.

Chris Robinson

Kristian Doolittle with wife Mackie and son Kristian Jr.

BasketballHow Wildcats star is navigating fatherhood with young family

On the eve of Father’s Day, Perth Wildcats star Kristian Doolittle and his wife Mackie have opened up on how parenthood has changed them and raising son Kristian Jr away from their family and support network.

Josh Kempton

Perth Wildcats General Manager Danny Mills and coach John Rillie.

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Wildcats won’t have third import on court until round one

Perth Wildcats still don’t have a third import and General Manager Danny Mills has revealed it is now clear that whoever they sign won’t be available to play any games until at least round one.

Craig O'Donoghue

Anothony Dell’Orso drives on Elijah Pepper.

BasketballPremiumPerth Wildcats put on a show for local basketball fans

Perth Wildcats’ visit to the South West has left a lasting impression on the region’s basketball community.

Jack Penniment

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff addresses is side last season.

BasketballPremiumWildcats to descend on South West for weekend of basketball

Perth Wildcats captain Jesse Wagstaff said he believes the club’s upcoming trip to the South West will be about far more than simply preparing for the new NBL season.

Jack Penniment

Ex-Perth Wildcats Mike Ellis, Paul Rogers and Damian Martin.

BasketballPremiumNot just guns for hire! Message ex-Cats will give new stars

Former Perth Wildcats players gathered last week to form a new Bloodline group and ex-skipper Mike Ellis wants them to quickly become involved with the team to make the new stars understand the club’s history.

Craig O'Donoghue

Damian Martin will be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame

BasketballWho Damo wants to thank during Hall of Fame induction

Damian Martin had an epic career with the Perth Wildcats and will be inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame on Saturday night. And he already knows who he truly wants to thank on stage.

Craig O'Donoghue

Former Perth Wildcats coach Alan Black is being inducted into the Basketball WA Hall of Fame on Saturday night.

BasketballPremiumBlack to be inducted into Basketball WA Hall of Fame

Alan Black has had an incredible career in basketball which has spanned decades, but the amazing part about his life is he was initially warned it would be impossible for anyone to make money from the sport.

Craig O'Donoghue

Marley Sam

AFLPremiumWhy teen sensation said no to college and yes to Wildcats

One of the most exciting teenage basketballers in Australia has rejected the chance to play for a US college so he can sign for the Perth Wildcats. Here’s why.

Craig O'Donoghue

Ben Henshall is departing Perth.

AFL PremiumFinancial potential a big pull for Henshall in Wildcats exit

Perth Wildcats star Ben Henshall says his decision to leave the club to play college basketball in America will set himself up for life financially amid an explosion of money in recent years.

Craig O’Donoghue

Noa Kouakou-Heugue will not return to the Perth Wildcats after being granted a release from his NBL Next Stars contract.

BasketballPremiumYoung Wildcats centre released from contract by NBL

Teenage French centre Noa Kouakou-Heugue will not return for a second season with the Perth Wildcats after being granted a release from the NBL Next Stars program.

Josh Kempton

Greg Hire is participating in Leap for Life.

BasketballFormer Wildcats star gearing up to Leap for Life

Greg Hire may be just as well-known for his charity work as he is for his exploits on the basketball court — and this week, the former Perth Wildcats star will take to the skies to advocate for another cause.

Josh Kempton

Blake Nielsen, the son of Australian basketball legend Matt, has signed with Perth Wildcats.

BasketballWildcats sign son of Australian basketball legend

Perth Wildcats have made another addition ahead of the upcoming NBL season, signing the son of an Australian basketball legend to a two-year contract.

Josh Kempton