They may already be on a three-game win streak, but the Perth Wildcats are set to receive a massive boost ahead of their Round 4 clash with New Zealand.
Star import Brandon Knight, who arrived in Australia last week, appears on track to make his long-awaited debut during Saturday’s match at RAC Arena.
During an interview with SEN WA Breakfast, Wildcats coach John Rillie explained the plan they had in place for their 451-game NBA talent.
“That’s the aim [for Knight to play on Saturday],” Rillie said.
“He’s performing well on the practice court.
“All things are heading that way, but we want to make sure we’re setting him up for success.”
A Saturday night debut for Knight?
@PerthWildcats coach John Rillie gave @ScottyCummings_ & @TimGossage an update on if we’re set to see Perth’s newest player!
@NBL @TAB_touch https://t.co/16EY9V6K6V
— SEN WA Breakfast (@SENWABreakfast) October 8, 2026
Knight will join an exciting Perth backcourt of Elijah Pepper and Anthony Dell’Orso, who are averaging 23.5 and 14.3 points a game, respectively.
Saturday’s clash with the Breakers, headlined by MVP contender Parker Jackson-Cartwright, tips off at 9.30pm AEDT, live on ESPN, 9, 9Go! and 9Now.
