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 […]
MVP race set to sizzle as NBL award nominees announced
THE AWARD finalists for the 2025/26 National Basketball League (NBL) season have been announced, with the race for the competition’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) heating up between two of the league’s premier guards. The MVP race has been a point of contention throughout the entirety of the home-and-away fixture, with Sydney Kings import Kendric Davis […]
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 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 […]
Johnson’s heroics keeps Jackies alive
DESPITE being undermanned in a crucial National Basketball League (NBL) clash on Sunday afternoon, Tasmania JackJumpers were able to pull out a win over the New Zealand Breakers on the back of a scoring explosion from David Johnson. The two teams are currently vying for the same spot on the ladder, with the JackJumpers occupying […]
Cotton delivers late dagger in win over New Zealand
IN WHAT was one of the most entertaining games of the season, a desperate New Zealand Breakers were left heartbroken at home by the hands of Bryce Cotton, who hit the game-winning step back three to win the game for the Adelaide 36ers, 112-110. The score was tight throughout the entire game, with no team […]
