TalanoaNBA legend Shaq O'Neal to be made a Samoan mataiNBA legend Shaquille O'Neal is set to receive a Samoan chief title next year.23 Dec 01:06 AM
Basketball'A logistical challenge': Covid forces Breakers out of another gameThe postponed match will add to the scheduling headache for the Breakers.18 Dec 03:30 AM
BasketballBreakers unable to field a team; forced to postpone Perth clashBy NBL rules, a team must have seven players available for a fixture to go ahead.15 Dec 12:38 AM
WorldUS basketball star back home after Russian prisoner swapBrittney Griner is back on US soil after nearly 10 months' detention in Russia.09 Dec 04:31 PM
WorldUS basketball star Brittney Griner freed in prisoner swap for Russian arms dealerThe high-level prisoner exchange comes amid heightened tensions over Ukraine.08 Dec 04:26 PM
BasketballBreakers' billboard sledge blows up in team's faceThe Breakers sledged one of their most loyal players in an unusual move.05 Dec 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNBA'It's super important': Steven Adams on the growth of basketball in NZIt's not uncommon to see Adams at a local game during the offseason.02 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketballSports schedule from hell: Breakers coach's plea to NBL bossesBreakers coach Mody Maor hopes for change to the NBL's ruthless schedule.23 Nov 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumBasketballSteven Adams reflects on ‘bloody good’ 10 years in the NBASteven Adams never expected to be in this position.17 Nov 12:15 AM
BasketballAussie basketball star comes out as gay in emotional videoHe became the only openly gay player in a top tier men’s basketball league.16 Nov 12:31 AM
BasketballBasketball star sent to Russian penal colony to serve sentenceBasketball star Brittney Griner's lawyers say she has been sent to a penal colony.09 Nov 04:20 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketballAbercrombie sees his way back into action for BreakersAbercrombie is set to return after an eye injury.02 Nov 03:05 AM
BasketballBreakers claim another blowout winThe New Zealand Breakers continue to impress.30 Oct 05:15 AM
BasketballNZ Breakers match last season's win count with blowout in AdelaideThe Breakers won five games last season; they needed just seven to hit that mark this year28 Oct 05:04 PM
BasketballNZ Breakers claim unwanted slice of history in ugly winAfter a dismal first quarter, the hopes of a win looked unlikely for the Breakers.23 Oct 06:12 AM
BasketballBreakers fall in to familiar habits in blowout lossThe Breakers have dropped to 3-2 after a blowout loss in Waitākere.20 Oct 08:27 AM
BasketballBenchwarmers podcast: Why Charles Barkley wants to punch Draymond GreenListen to the ACC's new basketball podcast Benchwarmers.18 Oct 07:00 PM
BasketballBreakers ground Hawks for third-straight winThe New Zealand Breakers are rolling into the new NBL season.17 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketball2065 days later: Sports writer returns to the BreakersAfter 2065 days away, Kris Shannon returned to cover the Breakers.10 Oct 06:00 AM
Tall BlacksHow Steven Adams is celebrating becoming a $300m manAdams also weighed in on his chances of representing the Tall Blacks.07 Oct 11:31 PM
NBA'Awful and inexcusable': Shocking footage of NBA bust-up leaked to mediaThe video has caused a wave of reaction from past and present NBA players.07 Oct 08:35 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketballThis is what life after the NBA looks likeNew York Times: Life is good for some, but others have struggled to find their identity.04 Oct 05:00 AM
BasketballAmerican NBA team stunned by historic Aussie firstThe Adelaide 36ers have left basketball fans across America in a state of utter disbelief.03 Oct 05:20 PM
BasketballBreakers lose season opener in overtimeThe Breakers have fallen to a 101-97 overtime loss to Melbourne in a competitive clash.02 Oct 05:30 AM
NBA$300m man! Steven Adams signs new NBA dealKiwi NBA star Steven Adams has locked in a new deal.01 Oct 09:18 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketballBreakers set to have depth tested earlyThe Breakers season build-up has come with challenges.29 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBasketball'Why me?': Breakers star to miss significant time after eye surgeryTom Abercrombie will be unable to travel for seven weeks, but could return before then.29 Sep 02:05 AM
KahuDontae Russo-Nance's NBA hoop dream is now one step closer to becoming a realityNgāti Kahungunu basketballer Dontae Russo-Nance's NBA dream is one step closer.27 Sep 10:05 PM
BasketballBasketbrawl: Teammates exchange punches at women's World CupThe fight was caught on film by media who cut short a live interview to seek safety.27 Sep 04:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBasketball'We'll surprise people': Breakers import ready to make a differenceAmerican import hopes to take Breakers to next level.20 Sep 05:15 AM
BasketballTall Black suspended after testing positive for EcstasyThe 23-year-old attributed his positive test to a spiked drink he'd been given at a party.20 Sep 01:40 AM
Basketball'Crude' workplace harassment: NBA owner fined $16mThe NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year.13 Sep 05:10 PM
New ZealandDeserving school wins new basketball courtSir Edmund Hillary Collegiate students were 'over the moon, jumping around' over the win.13 Sep 01:53 AM
BasketballTall Blacks book spot in Basketball World CupThe Tall Blacks are guaranteed a spot at the World Cup.29 Aug 06:20 PM
