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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 14: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls takes a three point shot during the first half of a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 14, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Stacy Revere/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Stacy Revere / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Giddey booed in sour start to Bulls career

Aussies Josh Giddey, Ben Simmons and Dyson Daniels make their season debuts as part of the NBA’s Thursday schedule.

Tim Tszyu wants to be Australia's highest paid athlete

‘Second isn’t good enough’: How Tszyu will topple Australia’s richest

Tim Tszyu has revealed his grand plan to topple Ben Simmons and Jordan Mailata to become Australia’s top paid athlete. And this weekend’s world title fight is the first step to making his lofty goal come true.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 02: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks during Brooklyn Nets Media Day at HSS Training Center on October 02, 2023 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. Mike Lawrie/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Lawrie / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

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NBA star savages ‘disrespectful’ accusation

Australian NBA player Ben Simmons has taken aim at online accusations as he prepares for his ninth season in the league.

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Fans all say same thing on viral Simmons vid

Australian basketball star Ben Simmons has gone viral once again, just weeks out from the NBA season getting underway.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 29: Ben Simmons #25 and Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers watch play in the final minutes during a 121-105 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 29, 2019 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. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Freaking monster’: Star spills on Simmons

One of Ben Simmons’ former teammates has backflipped on the Aussie star after he hung him out to dry ahead of a blockbuster trade.

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Host ‘disgusted’ by star’s ‘unacceptable’ act

An ESPN host has unleashed a scathing rant on Australian NBA player Ben Simmons as he battles through his latest injury setback.

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Craig Simmons dominated the BBL summer of 2013-14.

A decade on: Summer of Craig Simmons remembered

Craig Simmons became an overnight sensation when he blasted the Big Bash League’s fastest hundred. A decade later, his record still stands. He speaks to TIM MICHELL about the breakout summer he worked 10 years for.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 25: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on from the bench against the Miami Heat in the second half at Barclays Center on November 25, 2023 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets defeated the Heat 112-97. 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 (Photo by Mitchell Leff / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Ben Simmons’ injury saga set to ‘drag on’

Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons doesn’t look like returning to the court anytime soon as back issues continue to derail his season.

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Nick Daicos and Bailey Smith meet Ben Simmons. Pic: Instagram

Bailey Smith and Nick Daicos’ whirlwind US business trip

Two of the AFL’s biggest names have gone into business together and have headed to the US to meet up with NBA player Ben Simmons and learn the ropes of UFC.

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BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 29: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets sits on the bench during the game against the Houston Rockets on March 29, 2023 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Simmons’ injury causes $119m NBA headache

Australian basketball star Ben Simmons’ latest setback has raised serious questions with concerns the new injury could ruin another season.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 12: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets (C) looks on from the bench in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center on November 12, 2023 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 Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Simmons’ agent: He will only miss ‘short period’

The polarising Australian basketball ace, and Brooklyn Nets point guard, Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a new back injury but his agent insists he won’t be sidelined for long, writes Brian Lewis for the NEW YORK POST.

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