‘Going to be a crazy week’:Boomers duo hope qualifiers can launch NBA bid

‘Going to be a crazy week’:Boomers duo hope qualifiers can launch NBA bid

Imposing centre Thon Maker and athletic forward Jack White have key roles to play for the Australian Boomers this week,and hope this can enhance their NBA prospects.

  • byJon Pierik

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Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons lists Californian mansion for $32.3 million

Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons lists Californian mansion for $32.3 million

Set in the celebrity enclave of Hidden Hills,Simmons’ digs are just about what you’d expect from a man as enigmatic as the 25-year-old point guard.

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‘Zero competitive fire’:NBA great slams Simmons over play-off absence

‘Zero competitive fire’:NBA great slams Simmons over play-off absence

Ben Simmons’ continued absence from the Brooklyn Nets’ line-up as they struggle to keep their heads above water in the NBA play-offs has drawn the ire of some of the biggest names in basketball.

  • byRussell Bennett
Simmons closer to Nets debut,Kyrie fined $68,000 for giving Boston fans the finger

Simmons closer to Nets debut,Kyrie fined $68,000 for giving Boston fans the finger

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash says Ben Simmons has been cleared for contact,a notable step toward his debut with the team,while Kyrie Irving has been fined for giving Celtics fans the finger during game one.

Simmons sighted on NBA court,Thybulle a no-go in Toronto
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Simmons sighted on NBA court,Thybulle a no-go in Toronto

The Nets star recruit excited fans with a return to the practice court,while a Boomers’ Olympian spoke about his COVID stance.

  • byAngus Thomson
Nash praises Mills as Australia’s Thybulle ineligible for NBA games in Canada over vax

Nash praises Mills as Australia’s Thybulle ineligible for NBA games in Canada over vax

Patty Mills has roared back to form with Nets coach Steve Nash praising the Australian star and Matisse Thybulle will miss Philadelphia’s trip to Toronto over vaccination status.

  • byRoy Ward
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Simmons seeks to recoup nearly $US20m in withheld pay:report

Simmons seeks to recoup nearly $US20m in withheld pay:report

Ben Simmons filed a grievance seeking to recoup nearly $US20 million (about $26.6 million) in pay the Philadelphia 76ers are withholding from him,according to an ESPN report.

Simmons has herniated disk,Nash still optimistic he’ll play

Simmons has herniated disk,Nash still optimistic he’ll play

Ben Simmons’ back injury is a herniated disk,though Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash still believes the guard can play this season.

‘Boo Ben night’,but Simmons and Nets have last laugh in Philly

‘Boo Ben night’,but Simmons and Nets have last laugh in Philly

The game was dubbed as “Boo Ben” night,but the raucous fans later turned their displeasure on the home team.

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‘He’s a big boy’:Nets back Simmons to handle Philadelphia heat

‘He’s a big boy’:Nets back Simmons to handle Philadelphia heat

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash has no misgivings about Ben Simmons’ plan to join the team in Philadelphia and sit on the bench with his new teammates.

‘Going to be a threat,’ but Simmons ruled out of 76ers grudge match

‘Going to be a threat,’ but Simmons ruled out of 76ers grudge match

Ben Simmons has been ruled out of this week’s potential grudge match against the Philadelphia 76ers,and the clock is ticking on his hopes of regenerating the flagging Nets. But teammate Patty Mills has backed Simmons to make a difference when he returns.

  • byJon Pierik