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'Terrified' WNBA star Griner sends letter to Biden for help

The two-time Olympic gold medalist is in the midst of a trial in Russia after she was arrested on February 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil.

North America •Mon, Jul 4

NBA superstar Durant requests trade from Brooklyn Nets

Durant's decision will undoubtedly have teams scrambling to put together offers for the perennial All-Star.

Sat, Jul 2

Omitted Dunn says basketball switch will 'improve my netball'

After missing Silver Fern selection for this year's Commonwealth Games, Aliyah Dunn will feature in New Zealand's new women's basketball league.

Womens Sport •Sat, Jul 2

NZ basketball prospect heeding advice from NBA legend

Dwayne Wade told Ben Gold to "work your a** off" as the new Marquette recruit follows his dream of making the NBA.

Fri, Jul 1

Final athletes named for Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The final athletes for next month's Games have been selected with the announcement of the New Zealand men's and women's 3x3 basketball teams.

Commonwealth Games •Thu, Jun 30

Kiwi connection continues, Breakers' Dieng going to OKC

The NZ Breakers' Ousmane Dieng will join Steven Adams' former side, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Fri, Jun 24

Strong NZNBL presence in Tall Blacks for Asia Cup trials

Tall Blacks head coach Pero Cameron has named a young dynamic squad of 24 players in contention to compete at the FIBA Asia Cup.

Fri, Jun 24

New pro women's basketball league a 'long time coming'

The new women’s basketball league, Tauihi, is taking the game to new heights with more coverage, money and the return of the best local talent.

Thu, Jun 23

Mother-daughter duo taking on new era in women's hoops

Jaycin Tini watched her mum Jody Cameron represent the Tall Ferns at the Olympics. Now 27, she is flipping the script.

Auckland •Wed, Jun 22

'We ain't done' - NBA champion Warriors already looking ahead

With Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green all back next season it would be foolish to think that their chance at a fifth title in nine years isn’t very real.

Sat, Jun 18

Golden State Warriors win fourth NBA title in eight years

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 on Friday afternoon for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.

North America •Fri, Jun 17

Breakers add 'toughness and intensity' with US import signing

Coming off a big week of signings, the New Zealand Breakers have confirmed their first import for the 2022-23 ANBL season, American centre Dererk Pardon.

Breakers •Wed, Jun 15

Wiggins dominates as Warriors take 3-2 lead over Boston

Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career as the Warriors defeated the Celtics in game 5.

North America •Tue, Jun 14

Curry's MVP-worthy performance sees Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

Curry scored 43 points to lead the Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Celtics in Game 4 on Saturday, sending the series back to San Francisco knotted at two games apiece.

North America •Sat, Jun 11

Warriors assistant coach to lead Jordan's Hornets next season

The Charlotte Hornets have agreed to terms with Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson to become their next head coach, according to sources.

North America •Sat, Jun 11

NZ Breakers add Tall Black and French NBA prospect to spark rebuild

The Breakers are in rebuild mode, with only half of their squad signed from last season but there's hopes new local talent and Rayan Rupert could help raise the team.

Breakers •Fri, Jun 10

Kiwi prodigy taking late McFadden's 'wisdom' to top US college

Tafara Gapare has committed to DePaul University in Chicago and will take his late basketball mentor's advice from on and off the court with him.

Fri, Jun 10

Celtics hold off Warriors to take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals

The previous 39 times teams have split the first two games of the finals, the winner of Game 3 went on to win the series 82% of the time.

North America •Thu, Jun 9

NBA baskets adjusted after being set too high for finals game 3

The Warriors arrived at the TD Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday to find that the basket they were shooting at in warmups was the wrong height.

North America •Thu, Jun 9

Celtics one win from NBA finals after beating ice-cold Heat

The Miami Heat were 7-for-45 from three-point range on their home court as the Boston Celtics claimed a 93-80 win and 3-2 series lead.

Thu, May 26

Basketball

Latest Stories

'Terrified' WNBA star Griner sends letter to Biden for help

NBA superstar Durant requests trade from Brooklyn Nets

Omitted Dunn says basketball switch will 'improve my netball'

NZ basketball prospect heeding advice from NBA legend

Final athletes named for Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Kiwi connection continues, Breakers' Dieng going to OKC

Strong NZNBL presence in Tall Blacks for Asia Cup trials

New pro women's basketball league a 'long time coming'

Mother-daughter duo taking on new era in women's hoops

'We ain't done' - NBA champion Warriors already looking ahead

Golden State Warriors win fourth NBA title in eight years

Breakers add 'toughness and intensity' with US import signing

Wiggins dominates as Warriors take 3-2 lead over Boston

Curry's MVP-worthy performance sees Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

Warriors assistant coach to lead Jordan's Hornets next season

NZ Breakers add Tall Black and French NBA prospect to spark rebuild

Kiwi prodigy taking late McFadden's 'wisdom' to top US college

Celtics hold off Warriors to take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals

NBA baskets adjusted after being set too high for finals game 3

Celtics one win from NBA finals after beating ice-cold Heat

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