Daniels doubles down on development

Next Stars Program GM Liam Santamaria has backed Dash Daniels’ decision to return to the competition for a second season.

Winning the lottery: Lopez’s NBA Draft stock surges

The New Zealand Breakers' Next Star Karim Lopez has been ranked in the lottery ahead of the fast-approaching 2026 NBA Draft.

Next Stars Update: Karim's dream, Paul's call & more

Liam Santamaria breaks down rising Next Stars, NBA pathways and growing global attention on the NBL.

REPORT: Front-runner emerges for NBL Next Star's signature

The Cairns Taipans have emerged as the front-runners to sign rising NBL Next Star Luke Paul.

Wildcats and Kouakou-Heugue to part ways

The Perth Wildcats and NBL Next Star Noa Kouakou-Heugue have mutually agreed to part ways.

Next Star weighs up options after strong National Championships

NBL Next Star Luke Paul has dominated at the recent under 18 National Championships in Brisbane.

Next Star weighs options after strong National Championships

NBL Next Star Luke Paul has dominated at the recent under 18 National Championships in Brisbane.

Record-setting Next Star declares for NBA Draft

After two strong seasons in the NBL with New Zealand, Next Star Karim Lopex has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.

Record-setting Next Star declares for NBA Draft

After two strong seasons in the NBL with New Zealand, Next Star Karim Lopex has declared for the 2026 NBA Draft.