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Jimmy Butler broke the kids heart but at least he made it up to him. Photo: Getty and Twitter

Kid’s heart broken as NBA farce exposed

A young NBA fan was left devastated in a viral video which has once again left a huge question hanging over the world’s No. 1 basketball league.

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 22: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on January 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

‘Oh my god’: NBA record books obliterated

LeBron James continues to prove why he’s arguably the greatest player of all time as he continues to defy Father Time.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 11, 2021 Bronny James #0 of the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers is greeted by his father and NBA player LeBron James after defeating the the Perry Pumas in the Hoophall West tournament at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. - LeBron James has agreed to terms on a two-year NBA contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million, according to multiple reports on Wednesday. (Photo by Christian Petersen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

LeBron down under? NBL’s bold play for father-son duo

Talks are under way as the NBL plots luring Bronny James — and legendary dad LeBron — to Australia. Could their ambitious plan work?

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SAN ANTONIO, TX - JANUARY 17: Jacque Vaughn head coach of the Brooklyn Nets talks with Ben Simmons #10 in the first half at AT&T Center on January 17, 2023 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Ronald Cortes / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

$240m Aussie slammed for ‘stealing money’

Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons has long been the target of NBA pundits and has again landed in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 07: Kai Jones #23 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts with his teammates P.J. Washington #25, LaMelo Ball #2, and James Bouknight #5 during the third period of their game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Spectrum Center on October 07, 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Records fall in NBA’s biggest ever bloodbath

Out of nowhere, the NBA has just witnessed history with a record-breaking shellacking that has left the league stunned.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers bumps into fans during the fourth quarter during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks at Wells Fargo Center on June 20, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons ‘going to play’ this week

Every day that passes Ben Simmons moves a step closer to a 76ers playing return, and now the coach has given another intriguing update.

NBA star Derrick Rose proposed to his partner at Madison Square Garden.

Star splashes out on ‘massive’ engagement ring

The hearts of basketball fans melted seeing an NBA star’s romantic proposal but the size of the engagement ring stole the show.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives between John Collins #20 and Clint Capela #15 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Simmons breaks silence in secret meeting

Ben Simmons has reportedly held a meeting behind the scenes in Philadelphia, ending two months of frosty radio silence.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 27, 2020 Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets runs the court during the fourth quarter of their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. - Brooklyn Nets announced on October 12, 2021 that Kyrie Irving will not play until Covid-19 vaccination is resolved. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Major blow for infamous anti-vaxxer

Life keeps getting worse for Kyrie Irving, as he prepares to miss plenty of action this NBA season because of his stance on vaccinations.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls out a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Simmons shocks with latest move

As the cost of Ben Simmons’ absence from Philadelphia continues to rise, the Aussie superstar has made a big move.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 12, 2020 Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. - Philadelphia's All-Star guard Ben Simmons says he's at full strength heading into the NBA restart, having used the coronavirus shutdown to recover from injury. (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Simmons re-joins 76ers, gives cold shoulder

Ben Simmons’ team has confirmed he’s back, but he is yet to end his three-month silent treatment towards the locker room’s biggest powerbrokers.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 24, 2020 former NBA star and owner of Charlotte Hornets team Michael Jordan looks on as he addresses a press conference ahead of the NBA basketball match between Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets at The AccorHotels Arena in Paris. - Michael Jordan said June 5, 2020, he is making a record $100 million donation to groups fighting for racial equality and social justice amid a wave of protests across the United States. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Michael Jordan enters vaccination battle

Michael Jordan has addressed the NBA’s controversial Covid-19 rules while high profile stars refuse to step foot on the court.

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