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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 21: Head coach Steve Nash talks with Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets as referee Dannica Mosher #89 looks on during the first half against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on October 21, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Nets swing axe as Simmons continues to struggle

The first big name has been sacked at the Brooklyn Nets as Ben Simmons and his All Star teammates at the Brooklyn Nets fail to fire.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: Kevin Durant #7 talks with Ben Simmons #10 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center on October 27, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Mavericks won 129-125. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Aussie at centre of NBA ‘disaster’

The warning signs are going off for an NBA team many had predicted to be a contender – and one Aussie is in the thick of the drama.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 29, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-116. 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

‘Playing the victim’: NBA star called out

An NBA star has been heavily criticised after losing his cool during a press conference after he was grilled over “anti-Semitic” posts.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 19: Josh Primo #11 of the San Antonio Spurs receives instruction from head coach Gregg Popovich in the second half at AT&T Center on October 19, 2022 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

Sacked NBA star ‘exposed himself’ to women

An NBA star was suddenly axed without explanation. Disturbing allegations against the young talent have now emerged.

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*** BESTPIX *** PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 22: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns is injured from a headbutt during the third quarter in game two of the NBA Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 22, 2021 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. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Wild last-second finish to NBA game

Game two of the NBA playoffs series between the Phoenix and the LA Clippers had an epic finish, with the game decided in the very last second.

Patty Mills swipe at Ben Simmons.

Cryptic post speaks volumes in Simmons blow

Ben Simmons’ week was already as bad as it could be but it appears that the three-time NBA All-Star may have got more noses out of joint.

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Priceless reaction wins ‘excruciating’ lottery

The New Orleans Pelicans may have only got the tenth pick in the NBA Draft Lottery but the club’s rep has won the night.

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.

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