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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 09: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets controls the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on December 09, 2022 in New York City. Jamie Squire/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Ben Simmons’ wild piece of NBA history

Ben Simmons left fans watching on in awe as he tore the court apart on Friday as he joined a bizarre piece of the record books.

Josh Giddey racked up his sixth career triple-double.

‘Incredible’: Giddey makes NBA history

Josh Giddey recorded another NBA triple double, but it wasn’t quite enough as his OKC Thunder suffered a heartbreaking loss.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 03: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after making a three point basket during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Ian Maule/Getty Images)

Key move behind Aussie’s explosion

Young Aussie star Josh Giddey is making waves in the US media – and there’s evidence he could reach a scary new level.

Ja Morant is a troll. Photo: Getty Images and Twitter

‘Disrespectful’ 27-second act stuns NBA

The Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant has delivered one of the great on-court trolls which got more ridiculous the longer it went on.

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LeBron James and Draymond Green.

NBA star’s ‘embarrassing’ Covid-19 remarks

Two of America’s most popular athletes are copping a tsunami of backlash for “embarrassing” remarks on the Covid-19 vaccine.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 01: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers calls to teammates during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Wells Fargo Center on March 01, 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 ==

76ers strike $11.4m Ben Simmons blow

Ben Simmons was supposed to become $11.4m richer today but instead his bank account remained untouched as the 76ers play hardball.

Joel Simmons spoke at length about Ben Simmons.

Simmons’ teammate ‘shoved him out the door’

After being publicly torched by his star teammate, the chances of Ben Simmons playing for Philadelphia again are looking very slim.

Everything is not alright in Philadelphia. Photo: Getty Images.

Fed-up Embiid drops truth bombs on Simmons

Joel Embiid is sick of Ben Simmons’ drama, the All-Star centre opening up on how he really feels about the Aussie’s time in Philly.

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 ==

Angry NBA world piles on Ben Simmons

As the standoff between Ben Simmons and Philadelphia continues, the star player is willing to go to extreme lengths to get his way.

Jonathan Isaac has been open about his vaccine doubts. Photo: Twitter.

NBA star goes viral for anti-vax response

NBA star Jonathan Isaac won’t get the Covid-19 vaccine and his reasons for why have seen him rack up millions of views online.

ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: NBA player Lebron James of the Miami Heat throws a football at AT&T Stadium before a Sunday night game between the New York Giants and the Dallas Cowboys on September 8, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

‘That’s true’: LeBron reveals NFL offer

Basketball superstar LeBron James has revealed he considered switching sports during a turbulent period earlier in his career.

Everything is not alright in Philadelphia. Photo: Getty Images.

Simmons turns back on teammate after betrayal

Ben Simmons wants to break up with Joel Embiid, deciding the two can no longer share the court as he seeks a trade away from Philadelphia.

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