NewsBite

NBA

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during a break in the action during the fourth quarter of the game against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 31, 2022 in 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

‘Does not cut it’: NBA All-Star torn to shreds

Kyrie Irving has issued a statement after retweeting a link to a film filled with anti-Semitic rhetoric, but not everyone is satisfied.

KD, Irving and Simmons have the Nets in turmoil

‘Suspend him’: NBA legends go nuclear

Two NBA legends have gone scorched Earth on a rogue star and delivered a clip to his teammates for putting the team in turmoil.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during a press conference at Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 26, 2022 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 Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

NBA star makes himself a laughing stock

An NBA star has become a laughing stock among the basketball community after responding to news of his coach being sacked.

Steve Nash (L) has been fired by the Nets, with Ime Udoka expected to take over. Pic: Getty

Wild twist after Nets sack NBA legend

The Brooklyn Nets have swung the axe after a disastrous start to their season – and their next move is expected to be even more dramatic.

More Stories

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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

‘It’s a lie’: Plot thickens in Simmons saga

Ben Simmons’ future gets murkier by the day as the fallout to his playoffs implosion sparks different versions of the truth from NBA figures.

Canton, OH - DECEMBER 14: Chase Buford head coach of the Wisconsin Herd against the Canton Charge during a G League game on December 14, 2019 at the Canton Memorial Civic Center in Canton, Ohio. 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 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Kings sign son of NBA royalty as new coach

The Sydney Kings have pulled off a huge coup by securing Chase Buford, the son of NBA royalty, as the franchise’s new head coach.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks during game seven of the Eastern Conference second round at Barclays Center on June 19, 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. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

$3.4b Team USA is totally ridiculous

A truly shocking breakdown of Team USA’s squad for the Tokyo Olympics has revealed one of the richest teams ever assembled in sport.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JUNE 11: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives against Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Atlanta Hawks during the first half of game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at State Farm Arena on June 11, 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 shouldn’t be shunned: Landale

Ben Simmons is copping plenty of criticism for potentially pulling out of the Boomers’ Olympic campaign, but Australian teammate Jock Landale has leapt to the defence.

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 12: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after fouling Tyler Herro #14 of the Miami Heat in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 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. Mitchell Leff/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Report flips Simmons gossip on its head

Speculation surrounding the future of Ben Simmons has taken a twist with a report about the moves behind the scenes across the NBA.

Keon Johnson is the toast of the NBA tonight.

‘Freak’: NBA loses it over 20-year insanity

The NBA lost its collective mind after an NBA prospect not only beat but annihilated a record that had stood for two decades.

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 ==

Secret meetings held over star’s future

Ben Simmons’ calamitous playoff display against Atlanta sparked intense trade rumours, and now the trade wheels are in motion.

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 23: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks celebrates a win against the Milwaukee Bucks in game one of the Eastern Conference Finals at Fiserv Forum on June 23, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA ‘Ice Man’ goes completely bananas

Atlanta shooter Trae Young has terrorised Milwaukee in a bonkers performance to overshadow an Eastern Conference Finals thriller.

1
…
175
176
177
178
179
…
200

Original URL: https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/basketball/nba/page/177