2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Karim Lopez
IT WAS a successful end to Karim Lopez‘s time as a National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star, wrapping up his stint with the New Zealand Breakers in style to improve his draft stock even further after a two-year career with the team. Lopez joined the Breakers last season, and immediately made an impression with his […]
Lopez rounds out Next Star years with strong showing
ONE OF the most impressive prospects to come through the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program, Karim Lopez wrapped up his time in the competition with another impressive performance as the New Zealand Breakers defeated the Adelaide 36ers to win the Ignite Cup. In their final game of the 2025/26 fixture, the Breakers took […]
Breakout players aplenty at NBL Awards
COMING off a strong finish to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, New Zealand Breakers big man Sam Mennenga has taken out the competition’s Next Generation Award as the most exciting young player in the league. In a pool of the talented youngsters, Mennenga was awarded the premier performer for the past season, having […]
Breakers win maiden Ignite Cup after thrilling final
THE NEW Zealand Breakers are the first ever National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup champions after defeating the Adelaide 36ers in the final on the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon, getting the job done by four points. The home and away portion of the fixture wrapped up this weekend, but the action finished with a […]
MVP Watch: The Superstars Battling For The Crown
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) is known to have an incredible pool of talented players, and this year is no different, with multiple players battling it out in MVP contention. While some are ahead of the others in the race for the trophy, recognition for each contender’s individual season must be given, as the superstars […]
Mennenga makes it back with dominant display
BIG MAN Sam Mennenga made his return from injury in the final round of the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday evening, starring against his old side as the New Zealand Breakers recorded a big win over the Cairns Taipans. Losing Mennenga to a wrist injury dealt a cruel blow to New Zealand’s aspirations of […]
Cotton heroics help Sixers past Breakers
FOR YET another time throughout his storied career, Bryce Cotton was the hero for his side in the National Basketball League (NBL), leading the Adelaide 36ers to a three-point win over the New Zealand Breakers on Saturday night. Cotton had already delivered another excellent performance, and capped it off in the perfect fashion, knocking down […]
Lewis lively in win over Breakers
HEADING towards the conclusion of his final season as a Next Star in the National Basketball League (NBL), Malique Lewis was one of the standouts as the SEM Phoenix defeated the New Zealand Breakers last Thursday. The Phoenix are well-placed heading into their upcoming finals campaign, having established a strong identity on both ends of […]
Breakers finals hopes dealt blow after loss to Phoenix
IN THE National Basketball League on Thursday night, the SEM Phoenix made the trip to Auckland to play the New Zealand Breakers, who are looking to secure a late-season finals spot, with the visitors getting the job done in emphatic fashion. Although the Breakers came into the game hard-headed and had a strong start, things […]
Breakers’ finals push continues against Phoenix
COMIKNG off a devastating loss last week in the final seconds to the Tasmania JackJumpers, the New Zealand Breakers are in need of a spark to finish off their season strong to make that last spot for finals, and will face off against the SEM Phoenix in the NBL tonight. With the JackJumpers being directly […]
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| Date | Game | Time/Results | Court | Article |
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  NZ Breakers vs Taipans | Eventfinda Stadium | Recap | ||
 36ers vs NZ Breakers | Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Recap | ||
 NZ Breakers vs Hawks | Spark Arena | Recap | ||
 NZ Breakers vs SEM Phoenix | Spark Arena | Recap | ||
 JackJumpers vs NZ Breakers | MyState Bank Arena | Recap | ||
 NZ Breakers vs United | Spark Arena | Recap | ||
| NZ Breakers vs 36ers | Spark Arena | Recap | ||
| SEM Phoenix vs NZ Breakers | State Basketball Centre | Recap | ||
| Taipans vs NZ Breakers | Rac Arena | Recap | ||
| Hawks vs NZ Breakers | 96 - 101 | Win Entertainment Centre | Recap |
Kings eye Championship Series against willing Wildcats
FOLLOWING a nail-biting first game of their 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-final series, the Sydney Kings and the Perth Wildcats will go head to head once again as the former look to advance while the latter fight to keep their campaign alive. The Kings got the job done by a single point on Wednesday […]
Phoenix return to Melbourne in hopes of extending Sixers series
FOLLOWING a tough loss to open their 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-final series against the Adelaide 36ers, the SEM Phoenix will be looking to keep their season alive when game two takes place in Melbourne tomorrow night. The Sixers were far too good against South East Melbourne in game one of the penultimate series […]
2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Dash Daniels
ONE OF the most hyped young talents to come through the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star program, local talent Dash Daniels was given plenty of playing time in his first season in the competition as a member of Melbourne United. Coming from impressive basketball pedigree, the younger brother of reigning NBA Most Improved Player […]
Sydney sneaks past pesky Perth to go one up
ALTHOUGH they suffered a massive scare from a brave Perth Wildcats outfit, the Sydney Kings were still good enough to get the job done, claiming a one-point win to kick off the 2026 NBL semi-final series between the sides. The Kings came into the clash as favourites to get the job done at Qudos Bank […]
Wildcats look to upset Kings in playoff series
IT WILL be a tall order for the Perth Wildcats when they face off against the ladder-leading Sydney Kings in a 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) playoff series, which is set to begin at Qudos Bank Arena on Wednesday night. The Kings ended the season on top spot, while the Wildcats only recently secured their […]
Cotton crushes Phoenix as Sixers take series lead
GAME ONE of the first semi-final series in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) playoffs is in the books, with reigning MVP Bryce Cotton leading his Adelaide 36ers to a seven-point win over the SEM Phoenix. The series kicked off on Tuesday night, and was the most anticipated matchup of the 2026 postseason to date, […]
Massive playoff series begins as Sixers face Phoenix
IN THE pick of the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) semi-final matchups, battle will commence between the SEM Phoenix and the Adelaide 36ers with a spot on the Championship Series on the line as two contenders lock horns. The Sixers and Phoenix have been two of the best sides throughout NBL26, and it is fitting […]
Wildcats win to book final playoff spot
THE FINAL play-in match in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) saw the Perth Wildcats keep their championship aspirations alive after defeating Melbourne United by 18 points at home on Saturday night. The two teams had one more chance to book a spot in the semi-finals with an elimination clash at RAC Arena on Saturday, […]
Wildcats welcome United for spot in semi’s
THE 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) postseason resumes tomorrow night with another elimination clash taking place, as Melbourne United travel across the Nullarbor to take on the Perth Wildcats for a spot in the semi-finals. Both sides are fresh off play-in matches over the last couple of days, and will be experiencing short turnarounds heading […]
United eliminate Jackies to keep season alive
THE POSTSEASON picture in the 2026 National Basketball League (NBL) now features one less team, after Melbourne United eliminated the Tasmania JackJumpers with a 14-point win in Thursday night’s do-or-die clash. United hosted the JackJumpers at John Cain Arena last night, adding another chapter to one of the competition’s best rivalries of the past five […]
2025/26 NBL Next Star season review – Karim Lopez
IT WAS a successful end to Karim Lopez‘s time as a National Basketball League (NBL) Next Star, wrapping up his stint with the New Zealand Breakers in style to improve his draft stock even further after a two-year career with the team. Lopez joined the Breakers last season, and immediately made an impression with his […]
Lopez rounds out Next Star years with strong showing
ONE OF the most impressive prospects to come through the National Basketball League (NBL) Next Stars program, Karim Lopez wrapped up his time in the competition with another impressive performance as the New Zealand Breakers defeated the Adelaide 36ers to win the Ignite Cup. In their final game of the 2025/26 fixture, the Breakers took […]
Breakout players aplenty at NBL Awards
COMING off a strong finish to the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season, New Zealand Breakers big man Sam Mennenga has taken out the competition’s Next Generation Award as the most exciting young player in the league. In a pool of the talented youngsters, Mennenga was awarded the premier performer for the past season, having […]
Breakers win maiden Ignite Cup after thrilling final
THE NEW Zealand Breakers are the first ever National Basketball League (NBL) Ignite Cup champions after defeating the Adelaide 36ers in the final on the Gold Coast on Sunday afternoon, getting the job done by four points. The home and away portion of the fixture wrapped up this weekend, but the action finished with a […]
MVP Watch: The Superstars Battling For The Crown
THE NATIONAL Basketball League (NBL) is known to have an incredible pool of talented players, and this year is no different, with multiple players battling it out in MVP contention. While some are ahead of the others in the race for the trophy, recognition for each contender’s individual season must be given, as the superstars […]
Mennenga makes it back with dominant display
BIG MAN Sam Mennenga made his return from injury in the final round of the National Basketball League (NBL) on Thursday evening, starring against his old side as the New Zealand Breakers recorded a big win over the Cairns Taipans. Losing Mennenga to a wrist injury dealt a cruel blow to New Zealand’s aspirations of […]
Cotton heroics help Sixers past Breakers
FOR YET another time throughout his storied career, Bryce Cotton was the hero for his side in the National Basketball League (NBL), leading the Adelaide 36ers to a three-point win over the New Zealand Breakers on Saturday night. Cotton had already delivered another excellent performance, and capped it off in the perfect fashion, knocking down […]
Lewis lively in win over Breakers
HEADING towards the conclusion of his final season as a Next Star in the National Basketball League (NBL), Malique Lewis was one of the standouts as the SEM Phoenix defeated the New Zealand Breakers last Thursday. The Phoenix are well-placed heading into their upcoming finals campaign, having established a strong identity on both ends of […]
Breakers finals hopes dealt blow after loss to Phoenix
IN THE National Basketball League on Thursday night, the SEM Phoenix made the trip to Auckland to play the New Zealand Breakers, who are looking to secure a late-season finals spot, with the visitors getting the job done in emphatic fashion. Although the Breakers came into the game hard-headed and had a strong start, things […]
