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Coach Koponen calls time on Breakers, NBL

NBL side the New Zealand Breakers have pledged to undertake a global search after parting ways with head coach Petteri Koponen.

Breakers fight to resist Hawks' comeback in crucial win

Breakers fight to resist Hawks' comeback in crucial win

New Zealand's NBL playoff hopes are still alive after Parker Jackson-Cartwright and Karim Lopez starred in a gritty road win over reigning champions Illawarra.

Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk

Time to stop the blame game: Breakers stuck in a funk

The New Zealand Breakers have lost three games in a row, including to the bottom two teams, and their coach isn't holding back.

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NBL 2025-26 championship contenders at a glance

Bryce Cotton's bombshell move puts the Adelaide 36ers in title mode, while new-look Cairns are dark horses among the contenders for Illawarra's crown.

Hawks secure top spot as in-fighting hurts Breakers

Import Tyler Harvey has scored 29 points to lead Illawarra to a 96-82 win over the NZ Breakers in a result that guaranteed top spot on the NBL ladder.

Breakers say they need to learn how to use ex-NBA giant

New Breakers recruit Tacko Fall has all the hallmarks of being an NBL cult hero, with the 229cm centre being the tallest person to ever play in the league.

Top NBA draft prospect Karim Lopez joins NZ Breakers

Expected to be a first-round NBA draft pick in 2026, Karim Lopez has joined the New Zealand Breakers through the NBL's Next Star program.

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