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Steven Adams' mentor: He will play for NZ
There are no issues between Kenny McFadden and Basketball New Zealand, according to the two parties.
Why Steven Adams isn't playing for NZ
Kiwi basketball coaching great Jeff Green has spoken out on the real reason why Steven Adams isn't representing the Tall Blacks.
Basketball: Classy Boomers edge out Tall Blacks
The Tall Blacks have been dealt the full brunt of Australia's star power, falling to a superb Boomers performance.
Homophobic slur yelled at Aus v NZ game
A homophobic slur was yelled as opera singer Kanen Breen was about to sing the national anthem at the basketball international.
Basketball: Opals secure Olympic spot
The Australian Opals have secured a spot at next year's Rio Olympics with a 17-point win over New Zealand to close out their two-game qualifying series.
Tall Black's high ambitions
The whispers about Massey High School's new principal began almost as soon as he arrived.
Valiant effort falls short for Tall Blacks
The Tall Blacks are holding to slim hopes of an Olympic berth after a 71-59 defeat at the hands of Australia overnight.
Tall Blacks will tackle Boomers head-on
They don't have the NBA star power that Australia boast, but New Zealand aren't feeling intimidated, vowing to be as physical as ever in today's Rio Olympics basketball qualifier in Melbourne.
Young star up for next milestone
Tai Wynyard might be only 17 but he's achieved a few milestones as a basketballer, and he's hoping for another tomorrow.
Basketball: Breakers sign second import
The New Zealand Breakers have signed a familiar name, yet an unfamilar face as their second import.
Basketball: Tall Blacks edge Mexico to claim Stankovic Cup
The Tall Blacks have finished their overseas tour by taking out the Stankovic Cup.
Basketball: Fotu stars as Tall Blacks beat China
Isaac Fotu put on an offensive clinic as the Tall Blacks reached the Stankovic Cup final.
Basketball: Aussie star to miss Tall Blacks series
Star Australian point guard Dante Exum is set to miss the Olympic qualifying series with the Tall Blacks.
Tall Blacks explode late to beat Mexico
Thomas Abercrombie has led the Tall Blacks to a come-from-behind win against Mexico.
Basketball: Tall Blacks topple Venezuela
The Tall Blacks have notched their second win on tour, taking down Venezuela 72-65 at the Stankovic Cup.
Steven Adams unavailable for Aussie series
New Zealand NBA player Steven Adams will not be available for the Tall Blacks' series against Australia.
Basketballer claims $6.9 million salary is 'harder' on his family
Los Angeles Clippers player Josh Smith will "push through" on $6.9 million a year.
Watch: LeBron James hits shot from crowd
NBA superstar LeBron James has managed to wow crowds even when he's sitting on the sidelines.
Tall Ferns optimistic Japan matches will help them qualify for Rio Olympics
Tall Ferns optimistic Japan matches will help them qualify for Rio Olympics.
Competition for Adams in OKC
Steven Adams will face a battle for his starting role on the Thunder after Oklahoma City decided to keep Enes Kanter.
Aussie main aim for hard-grafting NZ
The road to Rio will take a one-week detour in Napier this week as the Tall Blacks begin the countdown to next month's pivotal series against Australia.