NZ Breakers bombshell: Coach Paul Henare leaving after ANBL semifinals defeatGETTY IMAGES The Breakers could be on the hunt for a new coach with Paul Henare reportedly set to exit the franchise. Coach Paul Henare is set to depart the New Zealand Breakers after deciding not to accept a contract extension. Henare made the decision after the Breakers were eliminated at the semifinal stage of the Australian NBL playoffs, swept 2-0 by Melbourne United when they were pipped 88-86 in overtime of game two in Auckland. Henare said on Sunday that he has rejected the offer of a contract extension and will not be at the helm of the basketball team next season. * Breakers coach Paul Henare: I'm proud of my guys* Boone the hero as Melbourne snatch thriller* Recap: Breakers v Melbourne United semifinalBreakers owner Matt Walsh said Henare turned down a contract extension earlier in the season.

Source: Stuff March 17, 2018 23:48 UTC