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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 29: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers at Barclays Center on October 29, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Indiana Pacers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 125-116. 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. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP

‘Playing the victim’: NBA star called out

An NBA star has been heavily criticised after losing his cool during a press conference after he was grilled over “anti-Semitic” posts.

SAN ANTONIO, TX - OCTOBER 19: Josh Primo #11 of the San Antonio Spurs receives instruction from head coach Gregg Popovich in the second half at AT&T Center on October 19, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP

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Sacked NBA star ‘exposed himself’ to women

An NBA star was suddenly axed without explanation. Disturbing allegations against the young talent have now emerged.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 20: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the second quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 20, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

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NBA star’s ‘venomously anti-Semitic’ posts

An NBA star has drawn widespread backlash after multiple posts on social media pushing anti-Semitic disinformation.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on during the first half against the Miami Heat at Barclays Center on October 06, 2022 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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Figures expose damning Simmons reality

Ben Simmons’ long-awaited return hasn’t gone according to plan with his nightmare struggles leaving his team in an ugly spot.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 11, 2020 Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center in New York City. - Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving was among NBA players on a conference call who raised doubts about resuming the season as planned in a Florida quarantine, according to multiple reports. (Photo by Mike Stobe / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

Kyrie rebellion: Superstar looks to stop NBA restart

A coalition of players, headlined by Kyrie Irving, doesn’t want the spotlight from the Black Lives Matter protest taken away by the NBA restart. ‘We will not just shut up and play,’ they said in a statement.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 16: Ben Simmons #2 of Team LeBron dribbles the ball in the fourth quarter against Team Giannis during the 69th NBA All-Star Game at the United Center on February 16, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘Snitch hotline’ falls flat in NBA bubble

Social distancing alarms and a “snitch hotline” will be enforced when NBA players enter the Disney World bubble, but there’ll be some cool perks too.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on January 12, 2020 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

NBA star blasted for BLM stance

The NBA wants to restart its season soon but a prominent player has been slapped down for advocating a boycott as protests rage around America.

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(FILES) In this file photo LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court injured during a time out in their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. - Basketball star LeBron James announced June 10 that he and several other professional athletes plan to found a charitable organization to protect black Americans' voting rights, five months ahead of the country's presidential election, The New York Times reported. (Photo by EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

LeBron pushes against NBA boycott

Several NBA stars believe the return of basketball will impede the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement, but LeBron James disagrees.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JANUARY 04: Chet Holmgren #34 of Minnehaha Academy Red Hawks dribbles the ball against the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers during the first half of the game at Target Center on January 04, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

213cm teen phenom taking US by storm

Could the next LeBron be named Chet? Possibly, as the best high school baller in the US keeps aiming up after embarrassing Steph Curry.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets pumps his fist against the against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center on January 12, 2020 in New York City. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Atlanta Hawks 108-86.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 Stobe/Getty Images)

‘Give up everything’: NBA star’s boycott call

A “significant number” of NBA players have joined a phone call that may throw the sport’s planned return into disarray.

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PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 05: Jamal Murray #27 speaks with teammate Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game four of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on May 05, 2019 in Portland, Oregon. The Nuggets won 116-112. 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. Steve Dykes/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA All-Star’s crazy body transformation

While some of us were eating away our boredom in isolation, two-time NBA All-Star Nikola Jokic was getting fit for the revamped season.

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Ripped Simmons ‘bigger than LeBron’

Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons has spent his time away from the court in the gym with his latest upload showing off his insane physique.

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 15: Bill Russell attends the Foot Locker Three-Point Contest 2014 as part of the 2014 NBA All-Star Weekend at the Smoothie King Center on February 15, 2014 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Legend eviscerates ‘coward’ Trump

Civil rights activist and NBA legend Bill Russell has delivered a scathing swipe at US President Donald Trump over his divisive remarks.

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James Harden reportedly spent big at a Houston strip club

Star’s $1.4m strip club extravaganza

One NBA star’s night-life antics have long been known, but he raised the bar to a whole new level during one night in Houston.

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