The Cairns Taipans have lost forward Alex Higgins-Titsha to the Perth Wildcats, who signed him to a three-year deal. The 25-year-old had a breakout season with the Taipans in 2024-25, earning an NBA Summer League opportunity with the Golden State Warriors.
What happened?
Higgins-Titsha averaged 6.3 points and 4.6 rebounds across nine games before a wrist injury ended his campaign. He also played for Australia's 3x3 basketball team, helping them win the Asia Cup and secure a bronze medal at the Champions Cup.
Why it matters for Cairns Taipans
The loss of Higgins-Titsha will be felt by the Taipans, who are looking to rebuild their roster after a disappointing season. Their last result was a 75-99 loss to Adelaide on 2025-01-19. Their recent form has been poor, with a record of 1W-0D-2L in their last three games.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-19 | Adelaide | 75-99 |
What comes next?
The Perth Wildcats, on the other hand, are looking to strengthen their roster after releasing Sunday Dech and Lat Mayen from their deals in April. They have also expressed interest in recruiting former Australian NBA star Patty Mills. The Wildcats' core roster, including imports Kristian Doolittle and Dylan Windler, centre Jo Lual-Acuil, captain Jesse Wagstaff, and guards Elijah Pepper and Jaron Rillie, are under contract for next season.
The Cairns Taipans will need to find a replacement for Higgins-Titsha, who was a key player for them last season. They will also be looking to improve their recent form, which has seen them lose their last two games. The Taipans' next game will be crucial in determining their chances of making the playoffs. And with the NBL season just around the corner, they will need to act quickly to strengthen their roster. But for now, they will have to focus on rebuilding and moving forward without Higgins-Titsha. So the search for a new forward begins, and the Taipans will be hoping to find someone who can fill the void left by Higgins-Titsha's departure.