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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 12: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to an officials call during the first half of a preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on October 12, 2022 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. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

’Bullsh*t’: Ben Simmons goes nuclear

Ben Simmons’ seasons is off to a nightmare start with the Aussie star blowing up at the officials after a contentious call.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 06: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots baskets before a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at T-Mobile Arena on October 06, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 114-99. 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. Ethan Miller/Getty Images/AFP

Damning figures expose NBA pretenders

The Los Angeles Lakers have endured an ugly start to the season and on Monday things went from bad to downright horrific.

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 22: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against the Denver Nuggets during the game at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. 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 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)

Injury blow for Aussie NBA star

A bright start to the new NBA season for Josh Giddey has hit a speed bump.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Wells Fargo Center on October 12, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Title favourites dealt crushing reality check

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the season as one of the championship favourites, but now have serious question marks overhead.

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Exclusive images cannot be used before Sunday 19th April.Australian NBA star Joe Ingles with his wife Renae and their three-year-old twins Jacob and Milla in Utah. Picture: Supplied

NBA return comes with big caveat for Ingles

The wait is almost over! Three months after the NBA was shut down, the game’s board of governors approved a return-to-play plan. And despite some family reservations, Joe Ingles is pumped.

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Aussie star’s fiery note to protest ‘allies’

WNBA superstar Liz Cambage has sent a stern message ahead of Australian protests on the weekend following George Floyd’s death.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Aron Baynes #46 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after making a basket against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 30, 2019 in San Francisco, 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. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Aussie NBA star’s powerful racism letter

Phoenix Suns star Aron Baynes has penned an emotional open letter on how he used to be “ignorant” and “uneducated” about racism.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 20: Al Horford #42 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrate late in the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 20, 2020 in New York City.The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 117-111.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 == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

NBA’s blockbuster 22-team return plan

Eight franchises are set to be cut from the remainder of the season as the NBA eyes a revival in Orlando’s Walt Disney World Resort.

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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JANUARY 13: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers dribbles the ball while defended by Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on January 13, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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. Andy Lyons/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

How NBA plans on resuming in just seven weeks

The NBA is planning on a resumption of their interrupted season in just under two months. But there likely will be some key names missing under an intriguing proposed format in one city.

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Cablevision Chief Executive James Dolan has said he wants to transform the cable operator away from its television roots. PHOTO: DANIEL ACKER/BLOOMBERG NEWS

NBA villain sinks to unthinkable low

For decades one NBA owner has been the laughing stock of the league and as protests rage in the US, he found a new way to hit rock bottom.

Grant Napear has come under fire for his tweet.

Tweet ends NBA announcer’s 32-year career

An NBA announcer has quit his job with the Sacramento Kings and been fired by his radio station for tweeting that “all lives matter”.

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Ben Simmons has called out US President Donald Trump

NBA star calls out ‘cowardly’ Trump

Australian NBA superstar Ben Simmons has slammed President Donald Trump’s “cowardly” response to the nationwide protests.

CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 01: Owner of the Charlotte Hornets, Michael Jordan, watches on during their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Time Warner Cable Arena on November 1, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Jordan’s love letter fetches insane sum

On the court he was one of the most ruthless competitors the NBA has ever seen, but a softer side of Michael Jordan does exist.

Vanessa Bryant posts image of Kobe Bryant from six years ago

Bryant’s haunting reminder for America

Vanessa Bryant shared an image of her late husband in what paints a bleak image of just how little the country has changed.

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