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Bogut’s message for ‘frustrating’ Simmons

Boomers legend Andrew Bogut has called on Ben Simmons to make a call on his Tokyo Olympic commitment and stop “dangling the carrot” with false hope. Australian fans and legends alike have expressed frustration following reports Simmons is unlikely to play at Tokyo to focus on skill development after a disappointing NBA playoffs campaign with Philadelphia. It comes as Simmons’ […]

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NBA: Paul stars as Suns rout Clippers to reach Finals

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Chris Paul erupted for 41 points to lead the Phoenix Suns into the NBA Finals on Wednesday (June 30) with a series-clinching 130-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. The Suns – who squandered the opportunity to wrap up the Western Conference Finals at home on Monday – rebounded at the Staples Center with an emphatic […]

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Boomers legend fears Ben Simmons won’t ever don the green and gold

Boomers legend Chris Anstey fears Ben Simmons will never represent Australia if he doesn’t commit to the Tokyo Olympics. Australian fans and legends alike have expressed frustration following reports Simmons is unlikely to play at Tokyo to focus on skill development after a disappointing NBA playoffs campaign with Philadelphia. Anstey believes the Melbourne-born guard would benefit from a stint in […]

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Sydney Kings sign Chase Buford – the son of a five-time NBA championship winning executive – as head coach

The Sydney Kings have continued the franchise’s strong NBA connections through its new head coach Chase Buford – the son of a legend who built a championship dynasty at the San Antonio Spurs. Buford’s father RC Buford steered the Spurs to five NBA titles as one of the league’s most revered executives. Buford junior is a former player turned head […]

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Covid chaos throws grand final curveball

Melbourne United coach Dean Vickerman conceded it made “no sense” for his all-conquering team to start its grand final series with no crowds in Sydney and has instead put a positive spin on their starting handicap. The recent Covid chaos in Victoria has forced United to be on the road for nearly a month and, despite finishing top of the […]

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LeBron James, Drake and more in attendance for Bronny James’ star-studded season debut

This high school basketball game probably should’ve had a red carpet rolled out. Multiplatinum rapper Drake, LeBron James and fellow Los Angeles Laker Jared Dudley were in attendance as Bronny James, LeBron’s oldest son, made his sophomore season debut for the two-time defending CIF Open Division champion Sierra Canyon Trailblazers. The Trailblazers headed into their fourth straight sectional finals appearance […]

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