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Ben Simmons guards LaMelo Ball while ill during Brooklyn’s New Year's Eve win over Charlotte. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Nets’ rave over ‘impactful’ Simmons act

Reports of Ben Simmons appear to have been greatly exaggerated as the Nets overcame a slow start in a league-shaking streak.

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 16: Xavier Cooks of the Kings dunks during the round 11 NBL match between Illawarra Hawks and Sydney Kings at WIN Entertainment Centre, on December 16, 2022, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

‘Australia’s highlight reel’ headed to the NBA

Sydney Kings star Xavier Cooks could well be Australia’s next NBA player if he wins another NBL title and everything goes to plan.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 30: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after drawing a foul on a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on December 30, 2022 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)

‘Greatest ever’: NBA world in disbelief

LeBron James has delivered a masterpiece as he continues to defy Father Time and prove his otherworldly abilities show no sign of slowing down.

Malice in the Palace part 2. Photo: Twitter

‘Scary’ scenes rock NBA amid ‘dirty’ act

Three players have been ejected over wild scenes that appeared to show one player knocked out in retaliation for a “dirty” push.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 08: LA Clippers guard Paul George #13 looks to pass as Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard #0 and center Jusuf Nurkic #27 defend during the second half in an NBA basketball game at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 8, 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. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)

‘You boys is chumps’: NBA feud gets personal

A bitter NBA feud has spilt from the court to social media to personal lives with family even getting involved in the heated stoush.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 08: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after a foul is cal;led on a teammate during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 08, 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 ==

NBA world goes berserk for historic star

Social media lost its mind as a young star of the NBA showed off his full arsenal and etched his name into the league’s record books.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers goes for a loose ball with Jerome Robinson #12 and Moritz Wagner #21 of the Washington Wizards during the first half of an NBA basketball game at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 5, 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. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Grim update after serious Simmons injury

The 76ers are preparing for a season without Ben Simmons as he remains only a slight chance of returning from a serious partially dislocated kneecap.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 05, 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

LeBron hits back at ‘disgraceful’ Trump

US President Donald Trump took aim at the NBA for its players and coaches kneeling, his comments drew the ire of megastar LeBron James.

Houston Rockets star Eric Gordon in Melbourne for a basketball series. Picture: Tim Carrafa

Gordon’s Rockets ready to rule

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are favourites to win the NBA title, but Houston guard Eric Gordon has warned his rivals to be wary of the “ready” Rockets.

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 05: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is defended by Andre Roberson #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 05, 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NBA superstar brushes off Trump blast

Lakers superstar LeBron James isn’t sad the NBA has lost Donald Trump as a viewer after the US President raged at players kneeling during the national anthem, saying the players ‘could care less’.

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Orlando, FL - AUGUST 5: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during a game against the Washington Wizards on August 5, 2020 at The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

76ers provide update on Simmons scare

After landing awkwardly on his left leg, Ben Simmons turned and immediately walked off the court in Thursday’s game against the Wizards.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 27, 2020, Patty Mills of the San Antonio Spurs shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Spurs 110-109. 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. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images/AFP - Mills said on July 28, 2020, he will donate his salary from eight upcoming NBA games -- more than $1 million -- to social justice organizations in his homeland. The 31-year-old Australian standout, who helped the Spurs capture the 2014 NBA crown, said in a social media video his salary for the club's eight scheduled games in the COVID-19 protected Orlando bubble will go to Black Lives Matter groups. (Photo by JONATHAN DANIEL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Mills is changing Australia a step at a time

After pledging his NBA salary to black causes, basketball star Patty Mills is now enabling Indigenous youth to live out their dreams.

(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 12, 2020 Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. - Philadelphia's All-Star guard Ben Simmons says he's at full strength heading into the NBA restart, having used the coronavirus shutdown to recover from injury. (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

How Simmons can join all-time greats

Ben Simmons is brilliant, but his shift to power forward can help him silence his critics and join the NBA’s all-time greats.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks goes up for a shot against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Houston Rockets at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 02, 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. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

NBA star loses it after 27-year stinker

League MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has lost the plot with a threat to a bitter rival as his team suffered the biggest upset in 27 years of the NBA.

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