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Adams and OKC out of NBA playoffs
The New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams and his Oklahoma City Thunder side have been eliminated from the NBA basketball playoffs.
Magic takes charge at the Lakers
Magic Johnson has been named the president of basketball operations for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers as one of the NBA's most storied franchises undergoes a major shakeup.
Westbrook lights up NBA
Russell Westbrook became the first NBA basketballer since Michael Jordan to record five consecutive triple-doubles as Oklahoma City beat New Orleans 101-92, though the Thunder lost New Zealand centre…
What does Steven Adams' $140m NBA contract mean for NZ?
Does Steven Adams' $140m NBA contract mean anything for basketball in New Zealand? Audio
Steven Adams contract is about the game, not the money - manager
Steven Adams' manager says he's not in the game for money but because he loves the game of basketball. Video, Audio
OKC Thunder extends Adams' contract for an estimated $140m
Steven Adams' contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA team has been extended for four years, Oklahoman newspaper sports reporter Erik Horne talks to Checkpoint about the deal. Video, Audio
Adams snares double-double in Thunder win
Steven Adams has helped the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers with a double-double.
Adams off to winning start
Steven Adams has got his new NBA season off to a winning start.
Durant leaves OKC to join Warriors
NBA basketball star Kevin Durant is joining the Golden State Warriors, leaving Steven Adams and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
LeBron not going to Rio
NBA star LeBron James has decided to withdraw from U.S. Olympic basketball team consideration for the Rio Games in order to get some rest.
Kawhi leonard not interested in going to Rio
Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard says he won't participate in the Rio Games, making him the latest NBA player to opt out of consideration for the U.S. Olympic basketball team.
Cleveland come back to claim NBA title
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the Golden State Warriors 93-89 to win their first NBA championship.
Midday Sports News for 9 June 2016
The former world number one tennis player Caroline Wozniacki says Maria Sharapova's drugs ban is a good reminder to all athletes how seriously they must know what they're taking. Audio
Midday Sports News for 7 June 2016
The Northern Mystics' Debbie Fuller is stepping down as coach of the trans-Tasman netball side at the end of the season. Audio
Thunder can claim finals spot today
The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to claim their place in the NBA basketball finals today.
LeBron leads Cavs to game five win
LeBron James led the Cavaliers as the dismantled the Toronto Raptors 116-78 to take a 3-2 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
OKC close in on NBA finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA's Western Conference finals after beating the defending champion, Golden State Warriors, 119-94.
Warriors thump OKC in game two
The Golden State Warriors have beaten the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91 in game two of the NBA's Western Conference Finals.
Kiwi NBA star Steven Adams' monkey gaffe forgiven with big win
Rotorua's NBA star Steven Adams played a key role in the Oklahoma City Thunder's come-from-behind victory against the defending NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors. Audio
Adams helps OKC into next round in NBA
Steven Adams has played a big part as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs to reach the Western Conference Finals in the NBA.
