It’s been a chaotic week for Ben Simmons and the Sixers. After a brief holdout, Simmons reported to last week to practice but was not engaged.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Ben Simmons’ limited engagement in return to Philadelphia is leading to a circus act
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Is Michael Jordan, LeBron James or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar the NBA’s GOAT? The answer is yes.
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NBA releases COVID protocols for upcoming season, plans to institute greater restrictions for unvaccinated players
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David Letterman bring his comedy to Nets’ media day: ‘Kevin, why do people call you KD’
Kevin Durant mostly played along with David Letterman’s funny line of questions at the Nets’ media day.
Timberwolves’ toxic office environment, interoffice relationship led to Gersson Rosas’ firing
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