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‘Disrespectful and out of line’: Patrick Beverley called out after stunning Chris Paul spray
Patrick Beverley completely torched Chris Paul in a morning show appearance for the ages.
‘You freaking quit’: Bench blow-up hints at Ayton drama after $248m snub
Were the Suns dealing with internal issues amid Monday’s [AEST] Game 7 blowout loss to the Mavericks and could it see one of the team’s biggest names traded?
‘Nightmare’: Chris Paul, Suns torn to shreds as NBA world stunned by all-time flop
The Phoenix Suns have been sent crashing out of the NBA playoffs after a 33-point decimation at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks.
Suns falls apart in humiliating collapse; Celtics send Giannis, Bucks packing — Playoffs Wrap
The Phoenix Suns are supposed to be the best team in the NBA. At least, their 64-18 regular season record said as much.
Nets coach reveals Simmons’ ‘new lease on life’ and ‘key’ to Aussie’s comeback
Ben Simmons and his camp will sit down with the Nets and hammer out a plan for the ensuing months, one intended to put him on the best path to both physical and mental health and a successful return to the court.
‘Horrific’: Three ‘devastating’ shootings spark terror outside of NBA playoff game
Hundreds of terrified US basketball fans were seen running for their lives after a gunman shot three individuals as the Bucks-Celtics game came to an end on Friday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
‘It’s already over’: Brutal Sixers reality check amid ‘crippling’ $393m Harden headache
In February, the question was who won the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade.
‘Unstoppable’ Klay builds ‘unreal’ NBA legend; Bucks blow Giannis’ epic 21-year first — Playoffs Wrap
Just under six years ago, against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a legend was born.
Simmons’ social media activity reveals real feelings about Philly exit as Harden is called out
The Philadelphia 76ers have been bounced from the NBA playoffs after succumbing to a bruising nine point loss to Miami at home.
‘Not who he is anymore’: Embiid’s brutal Harden assessment in wild Simmons repeat
On a night of somewhat ironic repeats, Joel Embiid couldn’t help but deliver an answer on James Harden — like he did last post-season with Ben Simmons — that will dominate every sports talk show on Friday morning in America.
The brutal Ben deja vu in Sixers horror show... and $393m reason it could get even worse
Deja vu, anyone?
‘Tobias Harris over me’: Jimmy Butler’s savage sledge exposes $262m mistake
The Philadelphia 76ers are out of the playoffs and Jimmy Butler is not letting them forget anytime soon.
‘Gutless’ $68m star torn to shreds as Sixers booed by own fans in ugly playoff disaster - NBA Wrap
The Philadelphia 76ers’ season is officially over as the Miami Heat emerged 99-90 victors to secure a 4-2 series win and move on to the Eastern Conference final.
‘Would like him traded’: Stunning LeBron rumour floated as Lakers great pulls strings
Is the King’s time up in Lakers land?
‘Just insane’: Bloody Giannis explodes, Warriors crushed in ‘unfathomable’ flop: NBA Wrap
Missing the face of their Memphis franchise in Ja Morant for a second-straight game, and staring down the barrel of elimination in the Western Conference semifinals, the Grizzlies secured a staggering 134-95 victory over the Golden State Warriors to keep their season alive.
This was NBA’s most heated MVP debate in years... the result only divided more people
The NBA’s MVP race was supposed to be a three-way battle for supremacy — and Nikola Jokic’s 65 per cent of first-place votes was the lowest percentage by an MVP in 15 years.
‘Maybe he should call me’: Shaq won’t back down from Ben swipe
Shaquille O’Neal is not ready to apologise to Ben Simmons for doubting the severity of his back injury until he hears from the Nets guard.
Angry Lakers owner Jeanie Buss denies rogue LeBron James rumour amid ’gut-wrenching’ issue
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss let the world know who runs the famed NBA franchise in a fiery interview about the direction of the team after Los Angeles’ awful season.
Sixers crumble in ‘single most pathetic performance’ as Mavs embarrassed: NBA Playoff Wrap
Top seeds Miami and Phoenix moved to within one win of the NBA conference finals on Wednesday (AEST) after scoring blowout victories against Philadelphia and Dallas.
‘No, no, not at all’: LeBron James rumours shut down as ‘impatient’ Lakers owner sets record straight
Lakers owner Jeanie Buss let the world know who runs the famed franchise in a fiery interview about the direction of the team after Los Angeles’ awful season.
‘Kevin Durant XXL’: NBA tank-a-thon looms for 220cm freak who’s the ‘best prospect since LeBron’
If you thought there were a few teams happy to lose in the most recent NBA season, just wait until you see the next one.
‘Turned the series’: Moment that could bite Giannis; Steph’s record night in ‘ugly’ win — NBA Wrap
The Golden State Warriors overcame a miserable shooting performance to grind out a crucial comeback win against Memphis in a close Western Conference semi-final Game 4 encounter that finished 101-98.
‘Draymond is crushed’: Devastation after ex-NBA star shot dead
Adreian Payne, a big man who starred at Michigan State and played four seasons in the NBA, died aged 31 on Monday.
NBA’s great MVP debate finally settled as winner leaked
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic will be named as the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second straight year ahead of Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid, ESPN reported.
Harden defies critics in 31-point explosion; Paul fouls out as Mavs fire back — NBA Playoffs Wrap
The Philadelphia 76ers have restored parity in their Eastern Conference playoff series with Miami, rectifying a two game deficit with a 116-108 win to tie the series up at 2-2.
‘F*** that’: Chris Paul held back after fan allegedly targets his mother and wife
Chris Paul was left irate after a fan allegedly got physical with his mum and wife in the stands in Dallas with the Suns falling to the Mavericks in Game 4 of their NBA playoff series.
Grizzlies lose star as Curry fires Warriors to win; split-second heartbreak sinks Celtics: NBA Wrap
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and passed off eight assists to spark defending champion Milwaukee over Boston 103-101 on Saturday in the NBA playoffs.
Sixers star blasts opposition chant; Mavs find answer to burning Luka question - Playoffs Wrap
Joel Embiid returned from injury as the Philadelphia 76ers shut down the Miami Heat 99-79 to claim a crucial win in their Eastern Conference semi-finals series.
‘Get the f*** out of here’: Grizzlies star banned for ‘dirty’ play that left rival with broken arm
Memphis Grizzlies star Dillon Brooks will miss game three of their Western Conference series against the Golden State Warriors after being suspended for a nasty foul on Gary Payton II that saw Brooks ejected.
Simmons’ surgery a success as NBA star targets training camp return for Nets
Maligned Australian NBA star Ben Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for next season’s training camp.
‘Point GOD’ explodes in ‘masterclass’; Sixers blow ‘only chance’ they had — NBA Playoffs
A Chris Paul explosion in the fourth quarter handed the Suns a 129-109 victory over Dallas Mavericks despite more Luka Doncic heroics.
‘Owe him an apology’: Big twist in Simmons saga as Aussie set for surgery
Brooklyn’s 2021-22 season may be over but the ongoing Ben Simmons saga is not, taking another turn.
‘He broke the code’: Warriors coach slams star over ‘dirty’ act as NBA Playoffs turn ugly
Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Golden State’s star players Steph Curry and Draymond Green were not happy about Memphis forward Dillon Brooks’ flagrant 2 foul that left Gary Payton II with a broken elbow in Tuesday’s 106-101 Game 2 loss.
‘Drew my attention’: How watching NFL’s ‘incredible’ $500m man took Giddey to new levels
Josh Giddey dissects a game of basketball like few other rookies.
‘Extraordinary’ — Star joins LeBron, Kobe after clutch show; defending champs shut down: Playoffs Wrap
In an ugly, topsy-turvy affair, Ja Morant stood tall as the Memphis Grizzlies levelled their second round series against the Golden State Warriors at 1-1 on Wednesday (AEST).
Sixers coach savaged in Embiid reality check as Luka explosion not enough — NBA Playoff Wrap
The Philadelphia 76ers got their first taste of life without Joel Embiid in the play-offs, going down 106-92 to the Miami Heat in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semi-finals series.
The ‘big swing factor’ that could unlock Josh Giddey and answer key question in NBA rebuild
For all the broken records and highlight-reel passes, a big question mark still hung over Josh Giddey’s first NBA season — one all rookie players face.
‘F***ing crazy’: Warriors clinch thriller amid ‘utterly ridiculous’ controversy — NBA wrap
Golden State Warriors have clinched a thrilling one-point win in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal against the Memphis Grizzlies despite the controversial ejection of Draymond Green.
Celebrity sitting courtside ruined by NBA referees in live microphone moment
A senior moment between two NBA referees has gone viral after they ruined a celebrity sitting courtside at Monday’s Celtics-Bucks playoff game.
Sixers’ huge headache as superstar sidelined; Minnesota’s NBA fairytale over — Playoffs Wrap
Desmond Bane scored 23 points as the Memphis Grizzlies stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves with another late fourth-quarter rally to score a series-clinching 114-106 victory in the NBA playoffs on Saturday.
Zion’s confident $276m claim as Pelicans star reveals he could have suited up in the playoffs
Injury-nagged Zion Williamson, who missed the entire 2021-22 NBA season with a broken right foot, wants a long-term deal with the New Orleans Pelicans after watching their playoff run.
‘Can’t hide from their filth’: Nets superstar defends Simmons, KD in fiery rant
The Brooklyn Nets crashed out of the playoffs in humiliating fashion, swept 4-0 by the Boston Celtics and the reaction was brutal.
‘They are going to blow it up’: Jazz crashes out as blockbuster trade predicted in big off-season
Is that it for the Utah Jazz as we know it?
Ben Simmons is at ‘career crossroads’... but Aussie ‘wildcard’ is only start of Nets chaos
When Ben Simmons was sent to Brooklyn as part of the blockbuster James Harden trade earlier this year, it came with a confident claim from fellow Australian Patty Mills.
Lakers on brink of civil war as star duo blamed over $62m flop
The Lakers are apparently playing the blame game after their Hall-of-Fame roster failed to make the play-in tournament this past season.
‘It sucks’: Josh Giddey baffled by Rookie of the Year award snub
Australian basketballer Josh Giddey has confessed he was disappointed not to receive a single vote for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award, despite turning heads this year with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Steph’s savage taunt in ominous title warning as reigning MVP bows out — NBA Playoffs Wrap
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic did all he could but even that was not enough as the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the playoffs after a 102-98 loss to the Golden State Warriors.
Fans lose it at sighting of legendary AFL coach with NBA star
AFL fans couldn’t believe their eyes when former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson was spotted brushing shoulders with an NBA star on Thursday (AEST).
‘Bus rider’: Kevin Durant’s war of words with NBA legend escalates
Charles Barkley and Kevin Durant’s war of words continued Tuesday night.
‘Just killed a man’: NBA melts over epic dunk as Grizzlies star secures last-gasp victory
The Atlanta Hawks have crashed out of the playoffs after a horror show from Trae Young, as the Miami Heat won 97-94 to book a spot in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
Superstars warned as NBA craze exposed; takeover happening ‘in front of our eyes’: Talking Points
The Brooklyn Nets are out of the NBA playoffs after being swept by the Boston Celtics while the Golden State Warriors suddenly appear to be the new championship favourites.
The ‘mental block’ keeping Ben off the court — and why Nets stars were left confused by Aussie
The Brooklyn Nets are out of the NBA post-season, Ben Simmons didn’t play a minute during the regular season or playoffs, and still, his playing status comes with more questions than answers.
Mills caught in the middle as old KD video goes viral for all the wrong reasons
If you talk the talk, expect to be held responsible if you can’t do the walking part.
‘Out of bounds’: Hollywood star leaps to Simmons’ defence as name ‘dragged through the mud’
Stephen A. Smith’s takedowns of Ben Simmons have not sat well with Jamie Foxx.
‘Nobody is worse’: ESPN analyst declares Ben Simmons ‘the most pathetic athlete in history’
If you are sick and tired of hearing about the Ben Simmons situation, you can only imagine what the stakeholders on the Nets must be feeling.
‘This can’t be real': Kyrie Irving torched for ‘delusional’ answer
Kyrie Irving left most fans confused on Tuesday (AEST) as the Brooklyn Nets point guard spoke to the media in the immediate aftermath of his playoff exit.
Simmons mystery deepens as Nets crash out; Sixers stunned and Mitchell injured: NBA Playoff Wrap
It was the blockbuster trade that was supposed to shake up the race for the NBA championship — and it did, just not in the way the Brooklyn Nets would have hoped.
‘Madness’: NBA world in disbelief over stunning playoff humiliation
The Nets started the season as the betting favourites. They ended it the butt of jokes.
‘Totally disagree’: Award sparks big NBA debate
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant went from rising star to bona fide superstar this season, and for that, was awarded the Most Improved Player award on Tuesday (AEST).
‘I don’t know what we’re calling it’: Nets coach’s admission as Ben Simmons mystery deepens
Steve Nash said he’s disappointed Ben Simmons won’t get to play in the Nets’ do-or-die Game 4, but not disappointed in the three-time All-Star.
NBA’s No.1 team facing all-time upset; Warriors forced to make tough Steph call — Playoff Wrap
Nikola Jokic scored 37 points and the Denver Nuggets avoided being swept out of the NBA playoffs, holding off the Golden State Warriors 126-121.
‘Just a disaster’: NBA world reacts as Simmons saga takes another turn with Nets debut delayed
Game 4 on Tuesday [AEST] may be Nets’ last of the season. But it won’t be Ben Simmons’ first.
Quick-thinking NBA security guard goes viral
A quick-thinking security guard has gone viral and received plenty of love on social media for taking down a protester during an NBA playoffs game on Sunday (AEST).
Nets face ‘irresponsible’ Simmons call on brink of exit; fairytale continues: NBA Playoff Wrap
If Kevin Durant’s struggles are anything to go by, it will take a whole lot more than Ben Simmons to save the Brooklyn Nets from an early playoffs exit.
Paul takes over after Hayes ’cheap shot’; Hawks win thriller and Bucks cruise — NBA Playoffs Wrap
Young Pelicans star Jaxson Hayes was ejected as New Orleans fell 114-111 to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday afternoon.
‘Almost unprecedented’: Ex-NBA coach’s big Simmons reality check as return nears
Despite the Nets’ two losses, Stan Van Gundy has marvelled at their competitiveness in the first two games of their playoff series against the Celtics. He views the Nets roster as hastily thrown together without time to blend.
‘I’m gonna show you funny’: Shaq fumes in heated live TV clash
Things got tense Wednesday between Shaq and Kenny Smith on TNT’s “Inside the NBA.”
$214m star savaged over vanishing act in epic choke; contender dealt huge wake-up call: Playoffs Wrap
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was absolutely hammered for his dismal shooting performance as his side suffered an all-time collapse in their 104-95 defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Top seeds suffer brutal injury blows with stars ruled out of first round playoff games
In a crippling blow to their immediate playoff hopes, Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton has been ruled out of the remainder of its first-round series against the Chicago Bulls due to an MCL sprain in his left knee.
Coach coy amid report Simmons finally ‘set to play’ in long-awaited NBA return
Ben Simmons went through another contact workout Thursday (AEST) and made marked progress, so his Nets debut is looking more and more like a case of not if, but when.
Embiid calls out Drake after buzzer-beater; Bucks star hurt in upset loss: NBA Playoffs Wrap
Joel Embiid hit a stunning three-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining to give the Philadelphia 76ers a shock 104-101 overtime NBA playoff victory over Toronto.
‘Realistic’ Simmons return date revealed as superstar duo eye injury comebacks
Ben Simmons looks set to make his Brooklyn Nets debut in their playoff series with the Boston Celtics, with a “realistic” return date revealed on Thursday.
Forgotten Aussie star delivers ‘astonishing’ dunk to cap ‘really impressive’ career comeback
Dante Exum has still got it.
Title race flipped on its head as favourite loses superstar in ‘brutal’ injury blow — NBA Playoffs Wrap
The Phoenix Suns’ hopes of contending for the 2022 NBA title may have suffered a cruel blow, with Devin Booker injured in Wednesday’s 125-114 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
How Ben Simmons can erase six-second nightmare and become Brooklyn’s ‘ace in the back pocket’
He is a three-time NBA All-Star. He made the NBA All-Defensive First Team twice. And in 2018, he was the NBA’s Rookie of the Year.
Ben Simmons takes massive leap toward NBA comeback
That wasn’t one small step in Ben Simmons’ rehab, but several giant leaps — cleared for contact and going straight to four-on-four work.
‘Stop b****ing’: What Joel Embiid said to rival coach
Joel Embiid sent a little message to Nick Nurse after the 76ers’ Game 2 win over the Raptors.
MVP’s disaster as Steph ignites scarily good Warriors; Luka-less Mavs save season: NBA Wrap
Potential back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic was ejected while Golden State roared back to their terrifying best to take a 2-0 lead against Denver in the Western Conference playoffs.
The one thing Lakers will NOT do to end $63m NBA nightmare
The Lakers desperately need to get rid of Russell Westbrook after a calamitous season in Los Angeles, but there’s one thing the team will not do as it tries to dump the All-Star guard.
Zion mystery takes shock twist; blow-up threat facing contender: NBA Burning Qs
The NBA playoffs are here and with one game down in each series, a number of intriguing storylines have already emerged.
Simmons’ return date becomes clearer as Aussie finally sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
It’s almost here.
‘Please stop it’: NBA legends tell Nets superstar to ‘man up’ after wild Game One antics
Shaq and Charles Barkley aren’t here for Kyrie Irving’s “dark side” that he admittedly embraced while flipping off fans in the Nets’ 115-114 Game 1 loss to the Celtics on Monday (AEST).
Chris Paul stuns in epic takeover; Tatum buzzer-beater breaks Nets’ hearts — NBA Playoffs Wrap
The Phoenix Suns were already considered the clear favourite to take out the NBA championship after a dominant regular season saw them finish with a 64-18 record.
‘F*** that’: Kyrie Irving reveals X-rated insults after flipping off fans
Kyrie Irving has gone from thinking of a long-term future in Boston to giving Celtics fans a one-finger salute.
‘Never could’ve imagined it’: Bendigo young gun Dyson Daniels declares for NBA Draft
Australian young gun Dyson Daniels has officially declared for the NBA Draft, saying he is “more than ready” to take “this next step” in his career.
Big Steph mystery as Warriors fire; unlikely hero explodes for Sixers — NBA Playoffs Wrap
Golden State’s Stephen Curry made a triumphant return from a left foot sprain on Saturday as the Warriors, led by Jordan Poole’s 30 points, routed Denver 123-107 in an NBA playoff opener.
‘Settle down’: Stephen A. Smith calls out ‘utterly ridiculous’ Simmons saga in fiery rant
Stephen A. Smith is baffled as to how Ben Simmons has not suited up for the Nets yet.
‘The villain we need’: NBA star’s savage taunt to crowd as full playoff picture locked in
Trae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half as the Atlanta Hawks rallied to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday and book the final NBA Eastern Conference playoff berth.
Hornets star learns expensive fate after hurling mouthguard at 16yo fan
The NBA fined Charlotte forward Miles Bridges $50,000 on Thursday for throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd after he was tossed from the Hornets’ play-in loss to the Hawks in Atlanta.
Nets star, coach remain coy on Simmons return as date with destiny nears
The Nets are either playing the greatest game of possum or you shouldn’t look for Ben Simmons to return anytime soon.
Fuming star swipes at fan after play-in loss; legendary coach’s career may be over: NBA Wrap
Trae Young scored 24 points as the Atlanta Hawks thrashed the Charlotte Hornets while the New Orleans Pelicans eliminated San Antonio in the NBA’s play-in tournament on Wednesday.
The Harden moment that left KD stunned and triggered the end of an NBA super team
The superstar trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden was meant to be the one that would deliver the Brooklyn Nets its first NBA championship.
Surprise Westbrook trade partner emerges as star prepares to make major $63m call
Russell Westbrook could be leaving Los Angeles as quickly as he arrived, as an ideal trade partner for the struggling Lakers star has emerged.
Simmons is walking around ‘like he’s Jordan’... and his NBA return could terrify Nets’ playoff rivals
It’s just meant to be, isn’t it?
‘So many questions’: NBA fans lose it at bizarre ‘glue girl’ appearance
There were bizarre scenes in the NBA on Wednesday (AEST) when the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves was interrupted by a protester attempting to glue herself to the court.
‘Beat their motherf****g a**!’ Star explodes as 18-year drought ends, Simmons’ Nets survive: NBA Wrap
The Minnesota Timberwolves are into the NBA playoffs for just the second time in 18 years - and it’s safe to say Patrick Beverley is happy about that.
Bridesmaid tipped to go one better; big boost behind Ben return: Play-offs Ultimate Guide
The NBA play-offs are upon us, as teams duke it out for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
The major red flag that has leading Lakers coaching candidate ‘less interested’
The Lakers’ firing of former head coach Frank Vogel was reportedly a red flag for Jazz coach Quin Snyder, who is one of a few names the Lakers are eyeing in their head coaching search.
‘Not my best season’: Westbrook blames ‘made-up stories’ for Lakers' season from hell
Russell Westbrook claims “made-up stories” contributed to his poor season for the Los Angeles Lakers, as the 2020 NBA champions failed to even make the play-in.
‘Utter disarray’: Lakers blasted for ‘cowardice’ after ‘disrespectful’ act as coach is sacked
Former NBA player Richard Jefferson has sounded off at the Lakers, accusing them of “cowardice” after an awkward press conference involving ex-coach Frank Vogel.