When Andrej Lemanis was appointed Breakers coach, Paul Henare didn't really know what to think other than hope Lemanis would last more than one season.

Ground spectators might be turned off by video refereeing, but the biggest audience - in living rooms - is turned on by it, writes Chris Rattue.

A Breakers singlet featuring a poppy embroidered by designer Trelise Cooper has raised $2850 for the Auckland Returned and Services Association.

The party has continued on home soil for the New Zealand Breakers after their historic three-peat championship win.

The patrons lingering in the lobby of a Perth hotel didn't know what hit them when the NZ Breakers arrived to celebrate a "special moment for NZ basketball."

The NZ Breakers have won a sensational, tight final 70-66 to claim a record third win in the Australian NBL. Kris Shannon of APNZ was in Perth to capture the atmosphere.

The NZ Breakers have won a sensational, tight final 70-66 to claim a record third win in the Australian NBL. Kris Shannon of APNZ was in Perth to capture the atmosphere.

In a talented Breakers backcourt boasting multiple rings and even NBA experience, a junior partner has quietly established himself as an integral part of the title defence.

Just one night of work separates the Breakers from their dynasty dream after the defending champions opened their grand final series against Perth in dominating style.

Watch a replay of our live updates from the Breakers NBL playoff final against the Perth Wildcats and the Warriors NRL clash with the Rabbitohs.

What started in a Christchurch carpark in 2004 has developed into the biggest rivalry in Australasian basketball.

Valerie is determined to dominate and Steven drops college to aim for NBA draft.

Carmelo Anthony tied his career high with 50 points and the New York Knicks won their ninth straight game, topping the injury-depleted Miami Heat 102-90 yesterday.

New Zealand basketball player Steven Adams announced today that he will declare for the NBA draft in June.

With the formality of the regular season followed by a semifinal series sweep, all that separates the Breakers from further history is their great rivals, Perth.

The New Zealand Breakers qualified for the third successive NBL grand final after sweeping Sydney today, setting up a long-awaited rematch with great rivals Perth.

The end may be nigh for Andrej Lemanis' reign at the Breakers but don't expect the club to crumble should the coach move to pastures new.