Elite NBA draft prospect Karim Lopez has signed a two-year deal with the NBL's New Zealand Breakers.
The 17-year-old Mexican swingman has joined the Breakers as part of the NBL's Next Stars program, designed to help top young talents prepare to nominate in the NBA draft.
Mock drafts for 2026 have projected Lopez to be taken with a first-round pick, with some flagging his potential to be chosen in the top five.