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NZ Breakers match last season's win count with blowout in Adelaide
The Breakers won five games last season; they needed just seven to hit that mark this year

NZ Breakers claim unwanted slice of history in ugly win
After a dismal first quarter, the hopes of a win looked unlikely for the Breakers.

Breakers fall in to familiar habits in blowout loss
The Breakers have dropped to 3-2 after a blowout loss in Waitākere.

Benchwarmers podcast: Why Charles Barkley wants to punch Draymond Green
Listen to the ACC's new basketball podcast Benchwarmers.

Breakers ground Hawks for third-straight win
The New Zealand Breakers are rolling into the new NBL season.

2065 days later: Sports writer returns to the Breakers
After 2065 days away, Kris Shannon returned to cover the Breakers.

How Steven Adams is celebrating becoming a $300m man
Adams also weighed in on his chances of representing the Tall Blacks.

'Awful and inexcusable': Shocking footage of NBA bust-up leaked to media
The video has caused a wave of reaction from past and present NBA players.

Breakers lose season opener in overtime
The Breakers have fallen to a 101-97 overtime loss to Melbourne in a competitive clash.

Breakers set to have depth tested early
The Breakers season build-up has come with challenges.

'Why me?': Breakers star to miss significant time after eye surgery
Tom Abercrombie will be unable to travel for seven weeks, but could return before then.

Dontae Russo-Nance's NBA hoop dream is now one step closer to becoming a reality
Ngāti Kahungunu basketballer Dontae Russo-Nance's NBA dream is one step closer.

Basketbrawl: Teammates exchange punches at women's World Cup
The fight was caught on film by media who cut short a live interview to seek safety.

'We'll surprise people': Breakers import ready to make a difference
American import hopes to take Breakers to next level.

Tall Black suspended after testing positive for Ecstasy
The 23-year-old attributed his positive test to a spiked drink he'd been given at a party.

'Crude' workplace harassment: NBA owner fined $16m
The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury owner Robert Sarver for one year.

NBA star Kobe Bryant's widow awarded $26m in trial over distressing crash photos
Vanessa Bryant tearfully testified during the 11-day trial.

NBA star staying put after meeting with Kiwi boss
Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are staying together.

Lawyer: Photos of Kobe Bryant's remains shared 'for a laugh'
A court was shown security video of a policeman showing the photos to a bartender.

Otago ends Hawke's Bay's NBL season
Nuggets through to Friday night's semifinal against the Nelson Giants.

Trade me or fire him: NBA superstar in standoff with Kiwi basketball boss
Kevin Durant reportedly wants the Nets to fire the team's Kiwi general manager Sean Marks.

It's simple for Hawks: Win and they're in
Pressure builds for Hawks as they face Rams for spot in Final 6 series.

What will it take to get Brittney Griner home?
Brittney Griner was sentenced to nine years jail after cannabis oil was found in her bags.

US basketball star sentenced to nine years in Russian prison
US President Joe Biden denounced the verdict and sentence as "unacceptable."

Tom Abercrombie's basketball coaching tips for young people
Tom Abercrombie's Court Kings are giving away a basketball court.

'A towering champion for freedom': NBA All Star, civil rights pioneer dies at 88
The most decorated NBA champ changed how sports are viewed in a racially divided country.

'Everyone's a little bit on edge': Hawks in survival mode
A win against the Manawatū Jets on Sunday would be a step along road to redemption.