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BNZ Breakers In Statement Adelaide Win

Monday, 5 October 2026, 9:17 am | BNZ Breakers

Urged by head Coach Gordie Herbert to be aggressive from the outset, the BNZ Breakers were fastest out of the blocks, led by two former 36ers in Mojave King (playing his 100th NBL game) and DJ Vasiljevic who had 8 and 10 points respectively More >>

BNZ Breakers Injured Players Update

Saturday, 3 October 2026, 4:29 pm | BNZ Breakers

James will be assessed at the four-to-six-week mark of his hamstring rehabilitation (he is three weeks post-injury), while Le Gassick is managing a nerve impingement injury in his neck and shoulder, with his return to play timeline not yet certain. More >>

BNZ Breakers Light The Fuse On Their NBL27 Ignite Cup Campaign

Thursday, 1 October 2026, 8:42 am | BNZ Breakers

September 30, 2026 The BNZ Breakers began their IGNITE Cup in style with a 98-75 victory against Cairns Taipans at Spark Arena on Wednesday. The home side were completely dominant in moving to two and two on the NBL27 season, in the process collecting ... More >>

BNZ Breakers Late Fight Back In Vain In Open Air Thriller

Monday, 28 September 2026, 2:16 pm | BNZ Breakers

The Breakers may rue one that got away, having dominated the opening 25 minutes of the game but were made to pay for a poor finish to the third quarter, letting an 11-point lead slip to a two-point deficit heading into the final 10 minutes. More >>

BNZ Breakers Veteran Knows What It Takes To Defeat Wildcats In Perth

Monday, 28 September 2026, 9:35 am | BNZ Breakers

BNZ Breakers veteran Reuben Te Rangi became the 8th New Zealander to notch 2000 points in the NBL in the defeat in Brisbane. He knows too well about how tough it is facing the Wildcats on the road, but says the team is up for the challenge. More >>

BNZ Breakers Back Up In Open-Air Game Against Brisbane Tonight

Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 2:19 pm | BNZ Breakers

Buoyed by their first up win over the Illawarra Hawks at Spark Arena on Sunday night, the team is in good spirits ahead of tonight’s sold-out game at Pat Rafter Arena. More >>

King Ready To Suit Up Game One

Monday, 21 September 2026, 8:10 am | BNZ Breakers

Mojave King has been signed as injury replacement cover for the BNZ Breakers and his familiarity with the club, the NBL, and several teammates has helped him assimilate quickly ahead of game one on Sunday against Illawarra. More >>

BNZ Breakers Clip Hawks Wings In Big Season Opening Win

Monday, 21 September 2026, 7:28 am | BNZ Breakers

There was plenty to please their World Cup winning coach. Parker Jackson-Cartwright orchestrated the win with a double- double of 23 points and 13 rebounds while Sam Mennenga was his powerful best with 27 points and 8 rebounds. More >>

BNZ Breakers Coach And Star Guard Can’t Wait For NBL27 To Get Underway

Friday, 18 September 2026, 5:32 pm | BNZ Breakers

The last couple of games in Australia went well, we had a couple of guys hurt but others stepped up and it was great for our depth, said Herbert. More >>

Game On For Fans: Free Public Transport To All BNZ Breakers Home Games With AT

Friday, 18 September 2026, 6:37 am | BNZ Breakers

The BNZ Breakers have partnered with AT for all 14 home games this season, meaning ticket holders and members can travel for free to Spark Arena on AT buses and trains using their game ticket. More >>

BNZ Breakers Move Quickly To Secure King

Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 4:56 pm | BNZ Breakers

BNZ Breakers President of Basketball Dillon Boucher says if there is a silver lining to losing James to a hamstring injury ahead of the season opener at Spark Arena, it is securing a player the quality of King as a replacement. More >>

BNZ Breakers Import Ruled Out Of Opening Rounds With Injury

Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 8:55 am | BNZ Breakers

With three games in the opening 6 days of the season, the club is already making moves for an injury replacement player, with an announcement expected in the coming days. More >>

BNZ Breakers Count Down The Days To Game One In NBL27

Saturday, 12 September 2026, 1:57 pm | BNZ Breakers

The BNZ Breakers will be back hard at work on Sunday morning and throughout the week preparing for Sunday week and the visit of the Hawks. More >>

BNZ Breakers Building Significant Momentum Ahead Of Season Opener

Friday, 11 September 2026, 7:00 am | BNZ Breakers

Canadian centre Charles Bediako was a willing partner in the paint, finishing with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 massive block with the game on the line late in the final quarter. More >>

BNZ Breakers Stun Phoenix With Late, Late Show In Suburban Melbourne

Wednesday, 9 September 2026, 7:16 am | BNZ Breakers

The Phoenix continued shooting the ball at a superb clip in the second quarter, but again the BNZ Breakers went toe to toe, matching their highly fancied opponents bucket for bucket. More >>

BNZ Breakers Show Depth In Win Over Physical Tasmania At NBL Blitz 26

Monday, 7 September 2026, 7:14 am | BNZ Breakers

The New Zealand side had to go deep to earn the win, with contributions all over the roster as Sam Mennenga (ankle) and Izayah Le’afa (foot) once again were not risked with an eye on the season opener at Spark Arena on September 20. More >>

Excitement Levels Rise - Tickets On Sale And Team Heads To NBL Blitz 26

Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 2:35 pm | BNZ Breakers

With Le’afa not guaranteed court time in Bendigo as he continues his rehab, development player Kael Robinson will join the BNZ Breakers roster for the Blitz, with Boucher impressed by the young Kiwi. More >>

Academy Returns As BNZ Breakers Rebuild Gathers Pace

Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 2:16 pm | BNZ Breakers

BNZ Breakers President of Basketball Dillon Boucher stressed the importance of player pathways and the role the club must play in this space. More >>

BNZ Breakers Make Final Signing To Complete NBL27 Roster

Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 12:19 pm | BNZ Breakers

BNZ Breakers President of Basketball Dillon Boucher says Aubrey Chunga is the final piece of a proudly New Zealand development player roster. More >>

Canadian Big Man Settles Into Life On The ‘Wrong Side’ Of The Road

Friday, 21 August 2026, 2:35 pm | BNZ Breakers

BNZ Breakers President of Basketball has no doubt fans are going to enjoy watching 6’11” Bediako at Spark Arena this season. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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