‘Stars align’ for Giddey to shine as the NBA’s premier rookie

‘Stars align’ for Giddey to shine as the NBA’s premier rookie

NBA rookie Josh Giddey has ‘the stars aligning’ heading into the new NBA season while Brooklyn Nets will be grateful to have Patty Mills to steer them through a dramatic season start.

  • byRoy Ward

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Ben Simmons is little more than a public punchline in Philadelphia

Ben Simmons is little more than a public punchline in Philadelphia

Without playing a game,Ben Simmons is getting dunked on right now. He’s a pariah in Philadelphia.

  • byDan Gelston
Joel Embiid ‘disappointed’ with Ben Simmons

Joel Embiid ‘disappointed’ with Ben Simmons

Philadelphia 76ers megastar Joel Embiid says that he’s “disappointed” with Ben Simmons while team brass expressed “lots of hope” for bringing back their disgruntled point guard.

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Simmons turns away Sixers teammates’ request for meeting in LA

Simmons turns away Sixers teammates’ request for meeting in LA

Most of his 76ers teammates wanted to take a jet to Los Angeles this week to meet with Ben Simmons. But they were instructed not to come and that the three-time All-Star did not want to meet with them.

  • byKeith Pompey
‘A pretty rough time’:Ben Simmons out of Boomers squad for Olympics

‘A pretty rough time’:Ben Simmons out of Boomers squad for Olympics

The NBA superstar is officially out of Australia’s Boomers’ squad for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics,Australia’s head coach has announced.

  • byScott Spits
‘Made him be a failure’:Pippen takes aim,as 76ers meet with Simmons’ agent

‘Made him be a failure’:Pippen takes aim,as 76ers meet with Simmons’ agent

The 76ers and Rich Paul,the agent for Ben Simmons,have begun meeting about Simmons’ future,as NBA great Scottie Pippen said the Australian had been set up for failure.

  • byMarc Narducci andJon Pierik
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Simmons yet to make call despite reports he is ‘doubtful’ for Games

Simmons yet to make call despite reports he is ‘doubtful’ for Games

A day after enduring intense criticism,Ben Simmons is reportedly considering pulling out of Australia’s Olympic campaign. But he has yet to make a final decision or communicate his plans to the Boomers.

  • byJon Pierik andRoy Ward
Simmons’ Sixers stunned as Hawks come back from 26 points down
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Simmons’ Sixers stunned as Hawks come back from 26 points down

The Atlanta Hawks have rallied from a 26-point,second-half deficit to stun Ben Simmons and the 76ers 109-106 in Philadelphia and take a 3-2 series lead in the eastern conference semi-finals.

‘Hack-a-Simmons’:Big Ben faces challenge as 76ers fall
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‘Hack-a-Simmons’:Big Ben faces challenge as 76ers fall

Ben Simmons had his troubles at the foul-line as the Melbourne-born star could not drag Philadelphia to a series-clinching win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.

  • byJon Pierik
Destiny calling:Is Ben Simmons ready to win an NBA title?

Destiny calling:Is Ben Simmons ready to win an NBA title?

Dubbed a “treasure” by his coach,Ben Simmons has matured with the Philadelphia 76ers and his franchise is among the favourites to claim an NBA championship.

  • byJon Pierik
Embiid,Simmons extend dominance of Knicks as Sixers roll

Embiid,Simmons extend dominance of Knicks as Sixers roll

Joel Embiid had 27 points and 10 rebounds while remaining unbeaten at Madison Square Garden,and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 109-89.