Giants upset Bulls; Whai hold off Jets
The Nelson Giants have sprung another road upset in the National Basketball League.
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May 26
Rams overpower Saints; Sharks end streak
The defending champion Canterbury Rams have continued their charge in the National Basketball League.
May 25
Auckland Tuatara pull away from Giants
The Auckland Tuatara avenged a loss to the Nelson Giants earlier in the season in emphatic fashion.
May 24
Dion Prewster joins Wellington Saints
Adding to their depth, the Wellington Saints have added Dion Prewster for the rest of the NBL season.
May 24
Tall Ferns Select squad named for Japan
Basketball New Zealand has named an intriguing Tall Ferns Select Team to face Japan in Tokyo in July.
May 24
Rams dominate down-low to beat Whai
The defending champion Canterbury Rams have surged to their seventh straight National Basketball League (NBL) win. The Rams scored 42...
May 23
Maor departs Breakers for Japan gig
The coach who has led the on-court rebuild of the NZ Breakers post-Covid-19 is leaving Auckland for Asia.
May 23
Pumped-up Airs ground Hawks in NBL
A complete dominance on the boards has seen the Taranaki Airs blow away the Bay Hawks.
May 22
Experienced Australian to coach Tall Ferns
BBNZ has confirmed experienced Australian Natalie Hurst as Tall Ferns interim head coach.
May 21
Tuatara go clear in NBL; Saints outlast Bulls
The National Basketball League has developed into four distinct tiers at the regular season's mid-point.
May 17
Bulls ease by Hawks; Tuatara defeat Nuggets
The Franklin Bulls and Auckland Tuatara enhanced their case for NBL playoffs byes with midweek wins.
May 13
Tall Blacks extended squad of 19 named
Pero Cameron names an extended squad for the Tall Blacks' FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
May 13
Giants upset Saints in NBL; Airs top Sharks
The Nelson Giants have knocked the Wellington Saints from the top of the National Basketball League.
May 12
Tuatara blowout Jets; Hawks top Nuggets
The Auckland Tuatara and Bay Hawks have scored home wins in Saturday night NBL action.
May 11
Franklin Bulls keep Sharks winless in NBL
The Franklin Bulls became the fourth team to at least six wins in the NBL on Friday night.
May 10
Whai upset Nuggets; Rams deflate Airs
The Mid-North Whai have scored the biggest win of their inaugural NBL season.
May 6
Saints, Nuggets too good for Jets, Giants
After six weeks, the National Basketball League is seeing some separation in the standings.
May 5
Tuatara rout Hawks; Airs top Bulls
Auckland Tuatara continue their charge and Taranaki Bulls score a crucial top-four NBL win.
May 4
Giants dump more misery on Sharks
The balanced Nelson Giants had little trouble dealing with the winless Southland Sharks in the NBL.
May 3
Wellington Saints sign Taane Samuel
The Wellington Saints have brought in hometown son Taane Samuel to bolster their NBL roster.
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