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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 19: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on November 19, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)

‘Racist as f***’: LeBron slams NBA fans

LeBron James isn’t mincing his feelings toward Boston Celtics supporters, detailing exactly why he hates the team’s fanbase.

Joakim Noah married supermodel Lais Ribeiro in a beautiful beach ceremony in Brazil last week — and his photographer was none other than Derrick Rose, his former Bulls teammate.

Former NBA All-Star marries supermodel

Former NBA All-Star Joakim Noah has married supermodel Lais Ribeiro in a beautiful beach ceremony in Brazil.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 02: Deandre Ayton #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Maxi Kleber #42 of the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of Game One of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Footprint Center on May 02, 2022 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)

Eye-watering $197m deal shakes up NBA

The NBA free agency period has gone up a notch after the Phoenix Suns shelled out an eye-watering sum to keep its young star.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 31: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the second half of a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on October 31, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. 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. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Do I want to go back?’: LeBron divides US

LeBron James has once again proved divisive after seemingly backflipping on comments he made about a WNBA star jailed in Russia.

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Simmons safe but LeBron fumes at ‘disrespect’

Ben Simmons has avoided becoming an NBA All-Star outcast but LeBron James is furious another player hasn’t been given due credit.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a free throw during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on February 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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.

Surprising reply to Simmons’ All Star request

Behind the scenes, Ben Simmons had a key ally working the numbers for NBA All Star voting. The response received was “interesting”.

Aron Baynes was actin' a damn fool. Photo: Getty, instagram.

Aussie acting a damn fool in NBA

Aussie NBA cult hero Aron Baynes has had the audacity to poke his tongue out after he rescued a bizarre moment of NBA tomfoolery.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers brings the ball up the floor during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on February 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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.

Simmons named an NBA All-Star … again

Ben Simmons isn’t everyone’s favourite player, but he has defied the doubters to pick up his third successive NBA All-Star appearance.

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 12: Joe Ingles #2 of the Utah Jazz reacts to a play during a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Vivint Smart Home Arena on February 12, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)

Aussie veteran’s ‘absurd’ NBA feat

The Utah Jazz are cementing themselves as genuine title contenders, with an Australian star putting on some “ridiculous” performances.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Bryce Cotton of the Wildcats is challenged Keifer Sykes of the Phoenix during the round five NBL match between the South East Melbourne Phoenix and the Perth Wildcats at the State Basketball Centre, on February 14, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Goorjian’s dilemma: Cotton or Thybulle?

Boomers coach Brian Goorjian has a headache given FIBA rules state that every national team can only include one naturalised player.

TAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 21: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a play during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Amalie Arena on February 21, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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.

Simmons staring at a slap in the face

Ben Simmons has faced searing criticism during his NBA career but he’s never been snubbed. This year’s All-Star game could be different.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 21: Zion Williamson #1 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts during the second half against the Boston Celtics at the Smoothie King Center on February 21, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Bachman/Getty Images)

NBA ‘historic prospect’ in scary record

NBA superhuman Zion Williamson has exploded in his team’s biggest ever comeback, while Ben Simmons went huge for the Sixers.

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