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Slow start costs Breakers in Melbourne
The Breakers made just six of 30 attempts from beyond the arc.
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Breakers beat Hawks to open NBL season in style
D.J. Vasiljevic scored 24 points as the Breakers opened their season with a win.
From the Lakers to Snoop Dogg: The Marc of a new era for the Breakers
Breakers owner Marc Mitchell says a major rebuild will restore its Kiwi identity.
Breakers hit by injury blow on eve of season, Tall Black called in
Josiah-Jordan James will miss several weeks of the NBL season with a torn hamstring.
Makeshift Breakers fall 95-74 to Sydney Kings in pre-season opener
Assistant coach Sebastian Gleim stood in for Gordon Herbert.
Rim rocking, fun and wins: What Breakers can expect from new recruit Bediako
The Breakers believe Charles Bediako is the perfect piece to complement Sam Mennenga.
Breakers bolster roster weeks out from NBL27 tipoff
New coach Gordon Herbert has also added two assistants to his staff.
Breakers bring in Kiwi coach Josiah Maama after Spurs stint
He helped New Zealand finish fourth at the 2025 Fiba U19 World Cup.
'Immense physical toughness': Breakers add US wing James as import
The Breakers have one import slot left for the 2026-27 season.
'We're not going to rush': Breakers weigh options at NBA Summer League for import spots
Two spots remain open on their roster, with three new signings already made.
World Cup-winning assistant to join Breakers coaching staff
Sebastian Gleim has previously worked with Gordon Herbert and the Franklin Bulls.
Breakers to open 2026/27 season at home as NBL unveils bumper schedule
The NBL will stage 165 regular-season games across 21 rounds.
'I am incredibly excited': World champion coach takes charge of Breakers
The 67-year-old led Germany to their first Basketball World Cup title in 2023.
Breakers sign sharpshooting guard Preston Le Gassick for next season
He averaged 21.3 points and 5.8 assists for the Gold Coast Rollers.
Two-time NBL champion signs with Breakers
Sharpshooter Dejan Vasiljevic has signed a one-year deal with the Auckland franchise.
Star centre recommits to NZ Breakers
Sam Mennenga has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with the Auckland NBL franchise.
Kiwi contenders who could replace Petteri Koponen as Breakers coach
The new owners are pushing to bring more New Zealand talent back.
'Ready for a new challenge': NZ Breakers to part ways with coach
Petteri Koponen isn't seeking a contract extension after two season with the NBL club.
Starting from scratch: Breakers plot roster overhaul after flat NBL season
The Breakers will review every staff and player role after finishing seventh.
Breakers claim inaugural Ignite Cup in thriller
Parker Jackson-Cartwright led the Breakers with a game-high 29 points.
Breakers crush Taipans as Mennenga erupts and depth shines in 31-point rout
Sam Mennenga hit 32 points in his first game back from a wrist injury.
Breakers' NBL playoff hopes end with defeat to 36ers
The Breakers now turn their attention to the Ignite Cup final.
New Zealand Breakers sweep Illawarra Hawks to keep playoff hopes alive
The Breakers closed out a 4-0 season sweep of the defending champions in style.
Breakers' playoffs hopes hit after 2-point heartbreaker in Hobart
The Breakers now sit 11-18, two wins behind Tasmania with four games left.
Breakers stun Melbourne United as Lopez drops 32
Karim Lopez, 18, hit 32 points, with 19 coming in a blistering fourth quarter.
NZ Breakers lose star forward to injury as playoff hopes take a hit
Mennenga is averaging 17 points per game this season and leads the team in rebounding.