Basketball
NBA rebrands it's awards to honour legends
A rebrand of NBA awards to honour legends Wilt Chamberlain, John Havlicek, Michael Jordan, George Mikan, Hakeem Olajuwon and Jerry West has been unveiled.
US basketball star Brittney Griner finally leaves Russia
A 10-month ordeal in a Russian penal colony is over for one of the biggest stars in one of the world's biggest sports. American basketballer Brittney Griner is back in the US tonight after a prisoner… Video, Audio
US basketballer Brittney Griner released from Russian prison
US basketball player Brittney Griner has been released from prison in Russia and is on her way home.
Breakers suffer second straight loss
The Breakers have lost their second straight game at home and their second loss to the Sydney Kings as they fell to a 88-81 defeat in Auckland.
Breakers roll on
The Breakers further entrenched themselves as the team to beat this ANBL season with an impressive 110-84 victory over South East Melbourne.
Tahiti and Cook Islands win Polynesian basketball cups
Tahiti and Tonga have qualified for the 2023 Pacific Games men's basketball tournament.
WNBA basketballer moved to penal colony
Brittney Griner was transferred from a Moscow-area prison to a penal colony in Russia, raising concerns about her safety and well-being.
New Caledonia fly out of blocks to secure Melanesian Cup
New Caledonia were crowned Melanesian basketball Cup champions at the weekend after defeating Papua New Guinea in the final in Suva.
Phoenix hit their straps against Breakers
A full strenght South East Melbourne Phoenix proved too strong for the Breakers scoring a 99-77 win in their Australian NBL game in Auckland.
Breakers win third straight
The Breakers have won their third consecutive game in the Australian National Basketball League with a dominant 88-62 at the Illawarra Hawks.
How a basketball superstar became a pawn in Putin's war
How is Vladimir Putin using the case of a jailed American basketball superstar to his advantage, amid the ongoing war in Ukraine? Audio
Kāhu dominate Tauihi basketball awards
Tahlia Tupaea of the Northern Kāhu has been named the Most Valuable Player for the inaugural Tauihi women's national basketball league season.
Kevin Durant falls out with Nets GM Sean Marks
The Brooklyn Nets star player Kevin Durant says he wants a trade from the NBA team partly because of the direction their New Zealand general manager Sean Marks has them going.
NBA legend Bill Russell dies
Former Boston Celtics star Bill Russell, one of the sports world's greatest winners as the anchor of a team that won 11 NBA championships, has died at the age of 88.
Basketball - a gateway to connecting with at-risk youth
When New Zealand's first-ever women's pro basketball competition kicks off next month, Tessa Morrison will be on the court. The Mainland Pouākai player, who has a degree in psychology, is also… Video, Audio
3x3 basketball rebounds from international disappointment
New Zealand were the first 3x3 basketball world champions but missing a pinnacle event last year was a blow the successful programme needs to bounce back from. Video
Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa will do so much for women's basketball
The new women's national basketball league will be known as Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa.
Abercrombie to return to the court next week
Breakers captain Tom Abercrombie is hopeful of joining his team-mates again next week to help get their ANBL season on track.
Weekend sport - what's on?
It's finally game on this season for two NZ sports teams forced by Covid to relocate to Australia.
Sports reporter and commentator Glen Larmer talks to Lisa Owen about what's going on.
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NBA in November: Steven Adams underwhelms for the Grizzlies
Analysis - Comedian James Nokise breaks down the state of the NBA season as Steven Adams struggles for minutes in Memphis.