Nuggets’ return to court put off as competition suspended nationally
The Otago Nuggets planned return to the court has been delayed.
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Nuggets holding out hope
Nuggets holding out hope
There is still some slim hope the Otago Nuggets fixtures against the Southland Sharks will go ahead.
NBA suspension upsets Dunedin fan in US
NBA suspension upsets Dunedin fan in US
A basketball-mad Dunedin resident has been left disappointed after the whistle was blown on the sport in the US amid Covid-19 fears.
NBA suspends season over coronavirus fears
NBA suspends season over coronavirus fears
The National Basketball Association (NBA) said on Wednesday it was suspending the season until further notice after a Utah Jazz player tested positive for the coronavirus.
Otago players featuring in college contests
Otago players featuring in college contests
Otago's seniors have continued to put in strong showings as their college basketball careers draw to a close.
Thousands gather for Bryant memorial
Thousands gather for Bryant memorial
Thousands of Kobe Bryant fans gathered in Los Angeles to pay homage to the late NBA star and his daughter Gianna.
Tall Blacks overcome brave Guam challenge
Tall Blacks overcome brave Guam challenge
Guam put up a brave challenge, but ultimately the Tall Blacks were too good.
Tall Blacks claim rare win in Australia
Tall Blacks claim rare win in Australia
The Tall Blacks have claimed a rare victory over Australia, toppling their trans-Tasman rivals 108-98 in Brisbane.
Just 36 days until Nuggets back on court
Just 36 days until Nuggets back on court
The return is almost in sight.
Breakers win but finals fate in limbo
Breakers win but finals fate in limbo
The New Zealand Breakers' NBL finals hopes are in the hands of Melbourne United after the Kiwi club saw off South East Melbourne Phoenix 92-83 in Christchurch.
Boom! Adams sinks first three-pointer
Boom! Adams sinks first three-pointer
After seven seasons in the NBA, Kiwi centre Steven Adams has hit his first three-pointer in his usual laidback style - and capped it off with a shimmy.
Breakers’ calculations for making playoffs complex
Breakers’ calculations for making playoffs complex
The New Zealand Breakers could lose and still advance.
Sisters: Masters are ‘what sport’s all about’
Sisters: Masters are ‘what sport’s all about’
One of Dunedin’s most notable basketball families is enjoying being together again.
Get in there
Get in there
Simon Clarke, of CHOX, goes up for a lay-up during a match against South Pac Pharoahs at the Edgar Centre yesterday.
Key players missing at ‘tricky time of year’
Key players missing at ‘tricky time of year’
A below-strength Tall Blacks squad has been named for next month’s matches.
Kobe Bryant: final moments in heli crash revealed
Kobe Bryant: final moments in heli crash revealed
Moments before basketball great Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the seven others perished in a helicopter crash, the pilot had tried to climb out of layer of clouds, but the aircraft then banked sharply and lurched toward the ground.
Bodies retrieved from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site
Bodies retrieved from Kobe Bryant helicopter crash site
The pilot of Kobe Bryant's ill-fated helicopter was flying too low to be monitored in fog, air traffic controller recordings showed, as coroner's investigators said they had recovered three bodies from the crash site.
Bryant HOF induction confirmed
Bryant HOF induction confirmed
Kobe Bryant is set to be the first inductee of the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class.
Kobe Bryant and daughter killed in heli crash
Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in heli crash
Kobe Bryant, one of basketball's greatest players, has died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles, along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, it has been confirmed.
Coach excited about new role
Coach excited about new role
Gavin Briggs spent last year operating on the world stage.