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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 02: Cameron Thew #13, Kai Sotto #11 and Hyrum Harris #22 of the Adelaide 36ers react after a basket during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on October 02, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona. The 36ers beat the Suns 134-124. 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. Chris Coduto/Getty Images/AFP

America loses its mind over historic beating

The Adelaide 36ers have left basketball fans across America in a state of utter disbelief on Monday after pulling off a stunning upset.

Shaquille O'Neal and wife Shaunie Nelson during Shaquille O'Neal Hosts Pre-Season Party to Benefit the Lakers Youth Foundation at The New Avalon in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Malcolm Ali/WireImage)

Shaq stands down over ‘serial cheater’ claim

The NBA legend is refusing to discuss the biggest story in the game after making a confronting revelation about his personal life.

Ime Udoka facing Celtics suspension

NBA coach banned for an entire season

The coach of the Boston Celtics has been handed a lengthy ban following reports of an “improper relationship”.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 10: Patty Mills #8 and Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets take the court for warm ups before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on March 10, 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 Elsa/Getty Images)

‘It did f*** with me’: Simmons bares soul

Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons has dropped a series of candid bombs, breaking his months of silence in dramatic fashion.

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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 ==

‘Constantly babied’: Text exposes Simmons

The slams just keep coming for Ben Simmons with the three-time Aussie NBA All-Star copping it sweet out of Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers signals to teamates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 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’ future gets sadder by the day

The fallout from Ben Simmons’ shocking NBA playoffs performance continues, with speculation on his future reaching fever-pitch.

Andrew Bogut and Ben Simmons.

Andrew Bogut slams Simmons’ ‘tease’

Australian basketball great Andrew Bogut has criticised Ben Simmons’ reported decision to pull out of the Boomers Olympics team.

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. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Ben Simmons has his father to blame

Ben Simmons dropped an anvil on Australian basketball on Tuesday, but on the other side of the world it’s much more awkward.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers signals to teamates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 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 ==

Australia blindsided by Simmons bomb

Ben Simmons’ decision to reportedly pull out of Australia’s Olympics campaign has come as a “shock” the Boomers never saw coming.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 20: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers signals to teamates during the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals 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 ==

‘Rich and weak’: Simmons’ unlikely ally

Ben Simmons is copping it for his shocking performance in the NBA playoffs, but he’s received support from an unlikely source.

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)

Simmons betrayed by his own teammates

Ben Simmons has been sold out by his own team in an extraordinary airing of dirty laundry that has the team ready to implode.

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. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Five NBA teams who will try to trade for Ben Simmons

The knives are out for Aussie Ben Simmons and if he is pushed out of Philadelphia there’s at least five NBA teams who could roll out the welcome mat for him.

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