Career Timeline of Joe Ingles: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Joe Ingles built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Joe Ingles is an Australian professional basketball player currently playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He also plays for the Australian national team. His primary position is small forward. Notably, he holds the record for the most three-pointers made in Utah Jazz history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Plays for AIS men's team

In 2005, Joe Ingles played for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) men's team in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).

March 2006: Signs with South Dragons

In March 2006, Joe Ingles signed a multi-year deal with the South Dragons of the National Basketball League (NBL), becoming the first player to sign with the club.

2006: Plays for AIS men's team

In 2006, Joe Ingles continued playing for the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) men's team in the South East Australian Basketball League (SEABL).

2006: Adelaide 36ers Contract Negotiation

In 2006, after coming out of the AIS, Joe Ingles, then 17, met with the Adelaide 36ers but did not sign with them due to contract issues and a misspelling of his name on the contract as "Joesph".

2007: Plays for the South Dragons

In 2007, Joe Ingles played in 30 games for the South Dragons, averaging 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.

2008: All-NBL Third Team Honors

In 2008, Joe Ingles earned All-NBL Third Team honors while helping lead the South Dragons to the minor premiership.

2008: Olympic Debut

In 2008, Joe Ingles made his Olympic debut for the Australian Boomers at the Beijing Summer Olympic Games. In Australia's final match against the United States, Ingles scored 11 points on 100% shooting from the field.

July 2009: Signs with CB Granada

In July 2009, Joe Ingles signed with Spanish club CB Granada of the Liga ACB.

November 2010: Transfers to FC Barcelona

In November 2010, Joe Ingles transferred from Granada to FC Barcelona, signing a three-year deal with the club.

2010: 2010 FIBA World Championship

In 2010, Joe Ingles averaged 10.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in six games at the FIBA World Championship.

2012: 2012 London Olympics

In 2012, Joe Ingles played well at the London Olympics, and was the second-highest scorer for the Boomers. He finished with averages of 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.

June 2013: Leaves FC Barcelona

In June 2013, Joe Ingles announced that he would not re-sign with FC Barcelona for the 2013–14 season.

July 2013: Signs with Maccabi Tel Aviv

On July 24, 2013, Joe Ingles signed with Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

October 2014: Acquired by Utah Jazz

On October 27, 2014, after spending preseason with the Los Angeles Clippers, Joe Ingles was acquired by the Utah Jazz.

2014: 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2014, Joe Ingles averaged 11.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in six games at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.

March 2015: Begins Starting for the Jazz

In March 2015, Joe Ingles began starting for the Utah Jazz, and on March 23, he scored a season-high 18 points in a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

July 2015: Re-signs with the Jazz

On July 10, 2015, Joe Ingles re-signed with the Utah Jazz to a multi-year contract.

December 2015: Scores Season-High 14 Points

On December 26, 2015, Joe Ingles scored a season-high 14 points in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

March 2016: Scores Season-High 15 Points

On March 17, 2016, Joe Ingles topped his season high with 15 points and a career-high six steals in a 103–69 win over the Phoenix Suns.

November 2016: Scores Career-High 20 Points

On November 14, 2016, Joe Ingles scored a then career-high 20 points in a 102–96 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

December 2016: Scores Career-High 21 Points

On December 8, 2016, Joe Ingles scored a career-high 21 points while hitting a career-high five 3-pointers in a 106–99 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

April 2017: Career-High 11 Assists

On April 23, 2017, in Game 4 of the Jazz's first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Joe Ingles had a career-high 11 assists in a 105–98 win.

July 2017: Re-signs with the Jazz

On July 25, 2017, Joe Ingles re-signed with the Jazz to a multi-year contract.

January 2018: Career-High 21 Points

On January 20, 2018, Joe Ingles scored a career-high 21 points in a 125–113 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.

February 2018: Career Highs

In February 2018, Joe Ingles had several career highs, including six 3-pointers and 20 points on January 30 against the Golden State Warriors, 23 points on February 9 against the Charlotte Hornets, and 24 points on February 11 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

March 2018: Breaks Jazz Record for 3-Pointers in a Season

On March 17, 2018, Joe Ingles recorded 14 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds in a win over the Sacramento Kings. He made three 3-pointers to push his season total to 179, breaking the Jazz record of 178 set during the 2012–13 season.

April 2018: Becomes First Jazz Player to Make 200 3-Pointers in a Season

On April 5, 2018, Joe Ingles became the first Jazz player to make 200 3-pointers in a season in a 117–95 win over the Clippers. Three days later, he had 22 points and 10 assists in a playoff-clinching win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

October 2018: Scores 27 Points Against Warriors

On October 19, 2018, Joe Ingles scored 27 points with seven 3-pointers in a 124–123 loss to the Golden State Warriors.

February 2019: Career-High 11 Assists

On February 6, 2019, Joe Ingles had a career-high 11 assists in a 116–88 win over the Phoenix Suns.

October 2019: Agrees to Contract Extension with Jazz

On October 21, 2019, Joe Ingles agreed to a 1-year $14 million extension with the Jazz, keeping him under contract through 2021–22.

2020: 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Besides being part of the Australian team that won bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Joe Ingles also scored the first basket for Australia.

January 2021: Misses Game Ending Consecutive Games Streak

On January 8, 2021, Joe Ingles missed a game due to an Achilles injury, ending his streak of 418 consecutive games played. On January 29, Ingles knocked down his 846th 3-pointer, surpassing John Stockton for the most three-pointers made in franchise history.

February 2022: Traded to Portland Trail Blazers

On February 9, 2022, Joe Ingles was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team trade but did not play for the team due to his knee injury.

July 2022: Signs with Milwaukee Bucks

On July 6, 2022, Joe Ingles signed a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.

December 2022: Bucks Debut

On December 19, 2022, Joe Ingles made his Bucks debut in a 128–119 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. On December 30, Ingles recorded a double-double with 14 points and 10 assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

July 2023: Signs with Orlando Magic

On July 7, 2023, Joe Ingles signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Orlando Magic.

July 2024: Signs with the Minnesota Timberwolves

On July 6, 2024, Joe Ingles signed a one-year, $3.3 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics

In 2024, Joe Ingles competed for Australia at the Summer Olympics.

March 2025: First Start of Season

On March 21, 2025, Joe Ingles had his first start of the season and first in three years, motivated by his family and eldest son who has autism, having sat through an entire NBA game for the first time.