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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.

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 19: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 19, 2022 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nightmare happening all over again for Simmons

Ben Simmons has left Brooklyn fans groaning as his return to the NBA proved to be a spectacular disaster on Thursday.

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NBA loses it at kid’s wild celebration

American sports are known for their passionate supporters but a young basketball fan took it to the next level with a crazy celebration.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 06: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a call that was then overturned during the third quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Four of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on October 6, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 ==

LeBron announces shock change

After making an early exit from the NBA Playoffs, LeBron James has sought to move on from the disappointment by making a surprising change.

Pippen wants to set the record straight on MJ.

Livid Pippen to get revenge on Jordan

Scottie Pippen looks all set to fire back at Michael Jordan after he was upset with how The Last Dance painted him as the Bulls’ No. 2 man.

Longley opens up on Bulls’ 1998 championship

Luc Longley has opened up about his role in the Chicago Bulls’ championship-winning season in 1998 in a new documentary called Imported.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 01: Brian Goorjian head coach of the Hawks celebrates victory during the round 21 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Perth Wildcats at WIN Entertainment Centre, on June 01, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NBA comes calling for coaching great

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has been approached by an NBA team after guiding the Illawarra Hawks from last place to the finals.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 26, 2019 Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks to media during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on September 27, 2019 in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City. - Kevin Durant is among the four Brooklyn Nets players to test positive for the coronavirus, he told The Athletic on March 17, 2020.

NBA star’s damning response to rumour

An NBA superstar has teed off at an ESPN analyst over a story told about the player in question, claiming that it was a complete lie.

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 01: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets leaves the court after their double overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers during Game Five of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Ball Arena on June 1, 2021 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 (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

2.1m giant officially the NBA’s best player

Nikola Jokic has gone where no NBA star has before by climbing from the lowest position in the draft order to the best player in the league.

UpdatedOlympics

Andrew Bogut took aim at Liz Cambage.

Bogut, Cambage clash over text claim

Liz Cambage and Andrew Bogut have traded barbs after the Boomers legend floated a conspiracy about her Olympic boycott threat.

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