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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to an officials call during the first half of a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 12, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

’Bullsh*t’: Ben Simmons goes nuclear

Ben Simmons’ seasons is off to a nightmare start with the Aussie star blowing up at the officials after a contentious call.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots baskets before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP

Damning figures expose NBA pretenders

The Los Angeles Lakers have endured an ugly start to the season and on Monday things went from bad to downright horrific.

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 22: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the game at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

Injury blow for Aussie NBA star

A bright start to the new NBA season for Josh Giddey has hit a speed bump.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Wells Fargo Center on October 12, 2022 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. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Title favourites dealt crushing reality check

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the season as one of the championship favourites, but now have serious question marks overhead.

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PHOENIX, AZ - July 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball during the game against the Phoenix Suns during Game Five of the 2021 NBA Finals on July 17, 2021 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)

NBA stunned by ‘all-time highlight’

The Milwaukee Bucks are a win away from the franchise’s first title since 1971 — and they sealed the fact in ridiculous style.

UpdatedOlympics

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 12: Patty Mills #5 of the Australia Boomers is fouled by Kevin Durant #7 of the United States during an exhibition game at Michelob Ultra Arena ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 12, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Boomers chaos after US team bombshell

An NBA All Star has been axed from the Tokyo Olympics, sending a shudder through the Australian Boomers days out from the Games.

‘Unreal’: NBA world stunned by epic move

‘Unreal’: NBA world stunned by epic move

A “crazy” block from two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks tie up the NBA Finals series.

*** BESTPIX *** NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 15: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after he is fouled late in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 15, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

‘True honour’ that blew Durant away

NBA superstar Kevin Durant is one of the best basketballers in the world but he has been floored by his latest achievement.

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 making moves to punt Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons’ days in Philadelphia are looking numbered after reports from the US said the 76ers are looking at how to get rid of the Aussie.

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 13: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 13, 2021 at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Barry Gossage / NBAE / Getty Images / Getty Images via AFP)

Boomers stunner turns torch on Simmons

Ben Simmons hasn’t played since the 76ers flamed out of the NBA playoffs, but the basketball world has shown once again it has a long memory.

UpdatedOlympics

The Boomers have upset Team USA.

Boomers leave ‘embarrassing’ USA a wreck

Australia has beaten the star-studded USA team for the second time ever to stun the basketball world ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 11: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks against the Phoenix Suns during the second half in Game Three of the NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

‘Superhuman’ freak rejects Jordan tag

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a two-time MVP and is setting the NBA Finals alight but just don’t compare him to the GOAT.

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