Star says 76ers’ plan is ‘f***ing bulls***’
THE man charged with helping Ben Simmons lead the 76ers to the promised land isn’t exactly thrilled with his team’s mode of attack.
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What to expect from Simmons’ rookie rivals
AUSSIE Ben Simmons is favourite to be named Rookie of the Year, but here are the other NBA young guns the 2016 No.1 draft pick will be up against.
Aussie beast bulks up: ‘I just feel big’
BEN Simmons is stealing the spotlight but Australia’s other NBA superstar-in-waiting is ready to explode after a huge winter in the gym.
‘Best athlete Australia has produced’
BEN Simmons has shown flashes of brilliance, expect him to take it to another level when the season officially gets underway.
Simmons explodes in beastmode warning
BEN Simmons produced his best ever performance in the NBA, spitting fire at the offensive end to lead his team’s scoring against Miami.
Simmons, 76ers look ‘terrifying’
BEN Simmons paired with Joel Embiid for the first time today — and it was a frightening glimpse into the rest of the NBA’s future.
Sixers’ $190 million contract stunner
THE 76ers’ third preseason defeat in succession was overshadowed by a monster new contract which completely changes their future.
NBA superstar’s warning for Simmons
BEN Simmons has made the NBA go giddy all over again — but superstar Kyrie Irving has isolated a weakness rival teams will be able to exploit.
‘Oh my God’: Aussie’s super start
BEN Simmons made his long-awaited NBA debut today and had an opposition coach fearing for the future of the league.
Scary Simmons’ sledge cuts US wannabes
BEN Simmons doesn’t lack confidence as he burnt his fellow NBA rookies while preparing America for an Aussie storm.
Aussie Ben Simmons makes his point
THE Philadelphia 76ers just used the first pick in the NBA Draft on point guard Markelle Fultz but Ben Simmons has other ideas.
Prison inmate’s horrifying murder spree
OVER a period of 30 minutes, Denver Simmons lured four of his fellow prison inmates to their brutal deaths. WARNING: Graphic content.
Young gun joins Simmons in NBA steal
AUSTRALIA’S new NBA star has created a reputation for himself with a freakish frame that’s earned him a jackpot contract.
Aussie Bolden joins Simmons in Philly
AUSSIE Jonah Bolden will join countryman Ben Simmons and No.1 pick Markelle Fultz in Philadelphia as Lonzo Ball lands in LA. EVERY NBA DRAFT PICK.
‘Unbelievable’ Aussie beasts to wow US
SOME Aussie giants are about to make sure everyone knows their names after wowing the US in the first step towards global stardom.
‘Never seen anything like’ Aussie freak
PHILADELPHIA 76ers star Richaun Holmes has delivered a scary assessment of Aussie NBA gun Ben Simmons, who the world’s been waiting to see.
‘Never seen anything like’ Aussie freak
PHILADELPHIA 76ers star Richaun Holmes has delivered a scary assessment of Aussie NBA gun Ben Simmons, who the world’s been waiting to see.
Simmons sues over sex-change claims
THE American fitness guru Richard Simmons is suing the three US news websites over a series of “cruel” stories that suggested he’s had a sex change.
Simmons breaks three-year silence
AFTER three years of conspicuous seclusion, fitness guru Richard Simmons has finally broken his silence after being hospitalised this week.
Richard Simmons hospitalised
THE world has become obsessed with American fitness guru and why he decided to disappear from public life. Now he’s suddenly been hospitalised.
Richard Simmons mystery solved
PEOPLE are obsessed with why this superstar would retreat from public life. Now his brother has revealed what became of the fitness guru.
Where is Richard Simmons?
RICHARD Simmons is a multi-million dollar American fitness guru. One day, he just disappeared and hasn’t been seen since.
‘The gym got a lift, you could feel it’
GET excited Australian basketball fans. Ben Simmons took a huge step towards his highly-anticipated NBA debut in Philadelphia today.
‘We don’t put a gun to your head’
AUSSIE basketball star Ben Simmons has come under fire from one of the most powerful men in American sport.
Simmons’ dodgy Rolls-Royce offers
BEN Simmons was tempted with free gifts of $400,000 luxury cars, jewellery and a house before he was signed up to the NBA.
How this man turned $150 into millions
IN 2013, Jonathon Simmons made a minor, but crucial investment which three years later saw him become the talk of America.
What NBA scouts really think of Aussies
BEN Simmons and the 76ers are a mess, Thon Maker isn’t ready to play and Andrew Bogut is only good for 45 games a season.
Simmons given huge wrap from NBA suits
BEN Simmons is out of action for three months, but even on one leg the Aussie star has been tipped for huge things in the NBA’s top officials poll.
Simmons receives more bad news
AUSTRALIA’S Ben Simmons may miss his entire rookie NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to reports.
LeBron’s advice for Ben Simmons
LEBRON James reacts to Ben Simmons’ disastrous injury as one scribe argues there’s a silver lining for the young Australian.
Aussie’s Simmons gibe: ‘Oh no, c’mon Ben’
DANTE Exum thinks Ben Simmons is telling porkies, while the Bucks’ practice week has been interesting for Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova.
Aussie Ben’s amazing weight gain
BEN Simmons explains his ballooning weight — plus updates on Bogut, LeBron and other highlights from NBA media day.
Simmons already 76ers ‘best player’
RATINGS of every NBA team’s best and worst players have been released and it makes for positive reading for Aussie Ben Simmons.
‘We have to clean up his world’
SIXERS coach Brett Brown has spoken at length about how he plans to turn No. 1 pick Ben Simmons into an NBA superstar.
Simmons cops brutal snub from peers
BEN Simmons is not a popular No. 1 draft pick. The Aussie NBA sensation has been discarded by his peers as a potential rookie of the year.
It’s boom time for hoops in Australia
BASKETBALL Australia says it is poised to cash in on the record eight NBA players taking the floor in coming months after the Boomers deep Olympic run in Rio.
It’s boom time for hoops in Australia
BASKETBALL Australia says it is set to cash in on the Boomers’ deep Olympic run in Rio with a record eight players signed to the NBA.
‘With Simmons, Australia wins’
IT MAY be too late to draft Ben Simmons into the squad, but Australia can pull off a miracle if it fixes these things.
NBA great’s outrageous Thon prediction
AN NBA personality who has watched Aussie Thon Maker for years has made a huge prediction which puts the raw talent ahead of Ben Simmons.
NBA legend slaps down Ben Simmons
HALL of Fame point guard Isiah Thomas has ripped into Australian basketballer Ben Simmons during the NBA Summer League.
LeBron smacks down Ben Simmons
BEN Simmons must have felt brave to send a cheeky warning to mentor LeBron James. The King’s response immediately put the rookie in his place.
Devastating Simmons tragedy
JUST days after he was taken as the No 1 selection in the NBA Draft, Ben Simmons’ family has been rocked by an unexpected death.
The simple thing Simmons forgot
THERE’S so much hype that surrounds the NBA Draft it can be easy to get caught up in it, and Ben Simmons forgot the most obvious part of his job.
Aussies survive draft controversy
BEN Simmons is a Sixer and Thon Maker survived an 11th-hour drama in an NBA Draft dominated by league-shaking trades.
‘Entire NBA in a state of shock’
BEN Simmons went at No. 1, but the selection of another Aussie in the NBA Draft, despite controversy, came out of nowhere.
Report: 76ers settle on No. 1 pick
BEN Simmons can reportedly enter Friday’s NBA Draft in a relaxed mood, after Philadelphia informed him who they’ll take with the first pick.
Filthy tactics agents use to lure stars
IN THE mad, moneyed sports business, agents are more than willing to get their hands dirty if it means securing names like Ben Simmons.
Call to snub Simmons in NBA Draft
BEN Simmons and Brandon Ingram are the hot favourites to go at pick one at the NBA Draft, but one esteemed coach has a very different view.
Check out this ripped Oscar winner
HE’S an Oscar-winning actor with a career spanning decades – and, thanks to a new role, he’s also now insanely ripped.
Nike’s game-changing victory over adidas
EVEN before he knows his NBA future, Aussie Ben Simmons has signed a multi-million dollar deal with Nike in a major snub to the three-stripe brand.
Mysterious Aussie’s draft stock rising
ALL eyes were on potential No. 1 pick Ben Simmons yesterday but there’s another Australian fascinating NBA teams.
No secret where Simmons is headed
ALL signs point to Australian prospect Ben Simmons landing with one team after yesterday’s NBA Draft lottery.
Aussie mocked after draft disaster
NBA-bound Aussie Ben Simmons wants to play for the Lakers. Those hopes took a major blow today — and the internet laughed.
Simmons’ risky shoe strategy
PROJECTED No. 1 NBA draft pick Ben Simmons has changed his plan of attack in the hope his shoe deal will rake in massive money.
Nike, adidas battle over Aussie phenomenon
GIANTS Nike and adidas are trying to woo potential superstar Ben Simmons this week — but his up and down season could cost him millions.
Teen star’s ‘disappointing’ Aussie snub
HE’S the most naturally gifted basketballer we’ve got, but there’s one reason we won’t be seeing Ben Simmons at the Rio Olympics.
Aussie refugee an NBA Draft oddity
BEN Simmons won’t be the only Australian featuring at the pointy end of the NBA Draft after this teenage giant decided it’s time.
Aussie star’s $40 million mistake
BEN Simmons was just trying to do the right thing by his tight-knit family, but it’s a decision that could cost the Aussie $40 million.
Ben Simmons’ critics ‘can f*** off’
ONE of America’s most powerful sports media voices has come out swinging in defence of Australian basketball prospect Ben Simmons.
Explosive claims about Simmons’ character
SERIOUS concerns have been raised about Ben Simmons’ attitude — and it’s come from an unlikely source.
Proof Simmons badly wants to be next LeBron
AUSSIE sensation Ben Simmons has been hyped up as the next LeBron James. This move proves just how badly he wants to emulate his hero.
‘Humiliating’ blow to Simmons’ draft prospects
FOR much of the season Aussie Ben Simmons was an unbackable favourite to be the NBA’s no. 1 draft pick this year. Then this happened.
Simmons to miss major honour
HE might be the best player currently in the college basketball system, but Ben Simmons will miss out on the league’s highest honour.
Simmons’ enormous $135 million payday
COLLEGE basketball prodigy Ben Simmons is in line to land one of the biggest rookie deals in the sport, prior to even signing with an NBA franchise.
The real reason Simmons was benched
HE’S the hottest property in college basketball and a future NBA star, but he’s not exempt from the standards us mere mortals have to follow.
Ben Simmons ‘definitely overrated’
TWO of America’s most high-profile sports commentators have torn into Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons.
Unexpected twist in Simmons’ journey
AUSSIE prodigy Ben Simmons’ path to the NBA seemed assured. But something’s happened that could change it, significantly.
‘I’ve done things I’m not proud of’
ANDREA Simmons had two sons, a high-flying career and an enviable lifestyle. Then she was trapped in a living nightmare.
The ‘next evolution’ of Simmons
AFTER Aussie college star Ben Simmons was accused of having a limited shooting range, the LSU forward proved he can do more than just dunk.
Simmons’ ‘spectacular’ reverse dunk
IF you are looking for the reason Ben Simmons is expected to be the No.1 NBA draft pick in 2016, here is your answer.
Barkley: Simmons not ready for NBA
CHARLES Barkley isn’t in the camp that believes Aussie prospect Ben Simmons will make an immediate impact in the NBA.
Aussie’s savage rapper swagger
BEN Simmons couldn’t resist taking a cheeky shot at Canadian rapper Drake after his team’s big win over the lyricist’s team.
Simmons’ ridiculous reverse dunk
AUSSIE LSU star Ben Simmons took out his frustrations at his side’s loss with this incredible aerial display.
Ben Simmons’ one imperfection
AUSSIE sensation Ben Simmons’ LSU may have won again, but there is one nagging concern dividing NBA scouts about the teenager.
How Aussie youngster can rule LA
THIS 19-year-old Australian could become one of the biggest stars in Los Angeles next year — if he follows this legend’s advice.
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