Tag: ben simmons
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ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT FOR BEN SIMMONS IN THE NBA
Another day, another addition to the highlight reel for NBA rookie sensation Ben Simmons. “Simmons tomahawks that one. Looking for the call, doesn’t get it.” The 21-year-old Aussie finished with 16 points, and showcased other aspects of his game, going close to another triple-double. His efforts helped the 76ers outclass Portland by 20 points, and…
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SIMMONS ADD TO HIS HIGHLIGHT REEL IN THE NBA
Former Newcastle junior Ben Simmons has continued his impressive form in the NBA, finishing just one rebound shy of another triple double in today’s win over the Lakers. Simmons finished with 18 points, nine boards, 10 assists and a career-high five steals, while teammate Joel Embiid stole the show with 46 points and 15 rebounds.…
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SIMMONS CONTINUES IMPRESSIVE START
Ben Simmons is surely on track for basketball greatness. The Newcastle-bred NBA rookie now has more combined points, rebounds and assists in his first five games, than Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
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SIMMONS FLIES BUT 76ERS SINK TO THIRD STRAIGHT LOSS
Newcastle product Ben Simmons has again shown flashes of brilliance for Philadelphia in the NBA pre-season. Up against the Celtics in Boston, the rookie finished with 15 points, including a handful of highlights. “Nice pass. Simmons with the finish.” It wasn’t enough to stop a third straight loss for the 76ers – who start the…
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BEN SIMMONS TO FACE THE WIZARDS IN NBA DEBUT
It’s been a longer than expected wait for basketball fans, but today we finally learned when Hunters junior Ben Simmons will make his debut in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers. Having fully recovered from a foot injury that saw him miss last season, Simmons is on track to play against the Washington Wizards on…
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BEN SIMMONS TO MISS NBA SUMMER LEAGUE
Ben Simmons is on track to make his NBA debut for Philadelphia when the 2017/18 season begins in October, but the 76ers have confirmed the former Newcastle junior won’t play in the Summer League. Simmons took part in the 2016 tournament after becoming the number one draft pick, and went on to be voted one…
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SIMMONS INJURY FAILS TO HEAL
It was supposed to be Ben Simmons big year, but now it’s been confirmed the Hunters junior is out for the entire NBA season. After going in as the number one draft pick for the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons has yet to debut. The sixers say the chance of re-injury is simply too high.
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BEN SIMMONS EDGES CLOSER TO NBA DEBUT
Anticipation continues to grow for basketball fans, as former Hunters junior Ben Simmons edges closer to his NBA debut for Philadelphia. The 20-year-old, who suffered a foot injury in pre season, has been travelling with the 76ers to away games, performing light duties in the warm up. Over the weekend he was spotted draining three…
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SIMMONS UPDATES FANS ABOUT FOOT INJURY
Former Hunters’ junior Ben Simmons has used social media, to update fans on his recovery from a foot injury. The 20 year old was drafted as the number one pick by the NBA’s Philadelphia 76er’s, but is yet to play in the regular season.
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SIMMONS SIDELINED FOR UP TO THREE MONTHS
In basketball, and a major blow for former Hunters junior, Ben Simmons. The 20-year-old rolled his ankle during the final day of the 76ers’ training camp in New Jersey, with follow-up scans revealing a fractured bone in his foot. The top NBA Draft pick will undergo surgery, and is expected to be sidelined for three…