The former NBA All-Star has declared his intent to play for the Australian National Team at the Paris Olympic Games.
Jed Wells
There always seems to be a great deal of hope regarding Simmons' potential for the next season — and then he doesn't necessarily deliver.
Jordan Greer
Mikal Bridges spoke on Ben Simmons' situation on Paul George's "Podcast P Show," relaying "big confidence" in his teammate for the upcoming season.
Kyle Irving
Ben Simmons missed the remainder of the season after the All-Star break and according to Nets GM Sean Marks, he still hasn't progressed to live action against other players.
Draymond Green jumped on Paul George's "Podcast P Show" and talked about wavering confidence in the NBA and how it relates to Ben Simmons.
The Nets have moved Patty Mills in a deal that could involve as many as five teams.
Ben Simmons won't be a part of the Boomers 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign, Basketball Australia confirmed today.
Benyam Kidane
It's been the biggest will-they-won't-they in basketball over the last five years, but it seems that Ben Simmons may be finally ready to put an Australian jersey back on, with reports that the former NBA All-Star is eager to represent his country at the upcoming FIBA World Cup.
While the break-up between the 76ers and Ben Simmons came over a year ago, it appears as though neither side has gotten over it.
Gilbert McGregor
The 76ers and Nets players and coaches had plenty to say after a chaotic Game 3.
James Harden was ejected after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for an incidental low blow in Game 3 vs. the Nets. Did the referees get it right?
Mr. Whammy has become a Nets icon, and his methods appear to be working.
Tyrese Maxey went off for 33 points in front of his Kentucky head coach, John Calipari. His performance adds to the list of Kentucky guards showing out in the NBA Playoffs.
In 2018, Mikal Bridges was drafted by his hometown team and first-round opponent, the 76ers. He was traded from Philadelphia to Phoenix on draft night.
Ben Simmons has been sidelined since before the All-Star break with a knee and back injury.
Ben Simmons will not play against his former team when the Nets face the 76ers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Scott Rafferty
We break down the first-round series between the No. 3 seed 76ers and No. 6 seed Nets, providing our best bets and series prop bets for this Eastern Conference playoffs matchup.
Jovan Alford
Here's everything you need to know about the first-round series between the 76ers and Nets in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Ben Simmons' first full season with the Nets has come to a disappointing end. How does he fit into Brooklyn's future plans?
Ben Simmons has been dealing with left knee soreness since the end of January.
The Nets' "Big Three" of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden turned into one of the biggest "what ifs" in NBA history.
Kevin Durant suffered a knee injury in a game against the Heat on Jan. 8 and did not return to the contest.
Kevin Durant spoke out on Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas in his first press conference as a member of the Suns.
Sam Jarden
Durant, Irving and Harden played a grand total of 16 games together.
Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.
The Suns are pushing their chips into the middle of the table, pulling off a blockbuster deal to acquire 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant.
The Nets are sending Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for multiple players and draft picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Beyond holding the all-time record, here's why James holds the all-time edge over Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Durant and more.
Micah Adams
There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.
Stephen Noh
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have a number of questions to answer to reach their full potential as a duo.
LeBron seemed to take the news of the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas hard.
Kevin Skiver
How did the Nets and Mavericks fare in this deal? The Sporting News breaks down trade grades for each team below.
The pairing of Irving and Luka Doncic has drawn plenty of reactions from across the NBA world.
Edward Sutelan
Eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is on the move midway through his fourth season with the Nets.
There are a number of reasons that allow the Clippers to stand out from the pack from other reported suitors.
On Friday, LeBron James fanned the flames of the rumors with a simple tweet. On Saturday, he addressed recent rumors with a deflection followed by a rather direct answer.
After making three consecutive All-Star appearances in his first four seasons on the floor, Ben Simmons' path to returning to All-Star status has never been tougher.
NBA.com Staff
Kyrie Irving's social media posts often include references to the word "Hélà." Where did the word come from? And what does it mean?
With less than a week remaining before this season's trade deadline, The Athletic's Shams Charania broke the news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Nets.
Irving is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. What prompted him to hit the eject button?
Ben Simmons has experienced another setback in a season of ups and downs with the Nets.
With Kevin Durant out of the lineup, Kyrie Irving has caught fire to keep the Nets afloat.
Ben Simmons was greeted with a loud chorus of boos in his return to Philadelphia, as the 76ers extended their win streak to six games.
Feb. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the deal that saw James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. How does that trade look today?
How long will the Celtics be without their All-Star swingman?
Joseph Corr
Now is the time for Ben Simmons to make up ground on the progress that was expected from the first part of the season. It could make or break Brooklyn's season.
Which general managers should feel the deepest sense of regret when they see Kevin Durant in a Nets jersey?
Yes, Ben Simmons recorded a season-high 13 assists. But the box score doesn't tell the whole story behind his performance against the Celtics.
Now, with the Nets temporarily unable to rely on Durant's heroics, the spotlight on Simmons will get much brighter.
Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL — his third lower-body injury in as many seasons.
Can the Nets survive the next few weeks without Kevin Durant? Let's take a closer look at the impact of his injury.
Less than two months ago, things were looking bleak for Brooklyn. Since then, Brooklyn has been the NBA's hottest team, using a recent surge to rise toward the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in basketball, after reeling off 11 straight wins.
The Warriors were dominated by the Nets from the opening tip in Brooklyn and head coach Steve Kerr was candid when addressing his team's struggles postgame.
As Brooklyn looks to continue its surge toward the top of the East standings, here's what we know about Irving's status with the Nets moving forward.
Kevin Durant, who once seemed destined to leave Brooklyn, has been the driving force behind Brooklyn's surge.
Kyrie Irving capped off a 32-point night with a game-winning 3 at the buzzer to deliver a 119-116 win over the Raptors.
No Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving or six other players. Brooklyn still won 136-133.
Kevin Durant dropped 39 points on Wednesday night, but it was the performances of Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum that had everyone talking — including KD.
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on Ben Simmons' calf injury.
Kevin Durant and Bol Bol went toe-to-toe down the stretch as the seven-footers traded pull-up jumpers and 3-pointers at Barclays Center.
Move over, P.J. Tucker. There's a new corner shooter in town.
Ben Simmons was welcomed back to Philadelphia with plenty of boos as the shorthanded 76ers closed out a 115-106 win against the Nets.
Ben Simmons is set to make his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Ben Simmons will face the 76ers for the first time since being traded to the Nets. While his exit was messy, there's no denying he was a force of nature in Philadelphia.
ESPN's lead NBA Draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, had an incredibly accurate scouting report on Ben Simmons after his freshman year of college.
The reception in Simmons' return will rival that of other notable stars that drew the ire of fans as they left as free agents or via trade. Let's look back at some of the most notable.
Yuta Watanabe has given the Nets excellent two-way play, quickly becoming a fan favorite. How his sped-up shot release has led him to become the most accurate 3-point shooter in the league.
Yes, it's early. But Yuta Watanabe is shooting at a clip that not only leads the NBA, but would be the most accurate 3-point shooting season in NBA history.
Ben Simmons knows a thing or two about the wrath of Philadelphia sports fans.
Here is the latest on Irving's status for the Nets' upcoming game and beyond.
Kyrie Irving has been suspended since Nov. 3 after supporting a movie with antisemitic views.
The Nets went 5-3 in Irving's absence, but are they better without him? There's much more to it than the numbers may indicate.
Ben Simmons flirted with a triple-double to the tune of 15 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Despite the Nets' on-court struggles and off-court drama, Durant insists that he has embraced the challenge of "grinding" with his teammates and new head coach Jacque Vaughn.
If Los Angeles' front office is really feeling the need to make a splash, there is a star guard in Brooklyn who could probably use a change of scenery.
The Nets announced on Wednesday that they have hired Jacque Vaughn as their next head coach.
The Nets officially named Vaughn as the team's new head coach on Nov. 9 after initial reports indicated that they were expected to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka.
Ben Simmons can't stay out of foul trouble. How injuries and an unfamiliar role are contributing to the Nets' bad team defense.
Here's the latest on when Ben Simmons could return to the Nets.
LeBron James acknowledged his former teammate "caused some harm" with his recent actions involving a film that included antisemitic messaging.
The Nets announced on Thursday that they will suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay.
Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the media after the team and head coach Steve Nash mutually agreed to part ways.
As the Nets look to turn things around and make an NBA title run, they begin a search elsewhere for their next lead man.
Following the team's win over Indiana on Monday, news broke that Brooklyn and Steve Nash have agreed to part ways.
"I wish the Nest all the success in the world," Nash said.
Irving has not yet spoken publicly about his promotion of the documentary, based on an earlier book by the same name.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Late in the third quarter against the Bucks, Steve Nash received two technical fouls in quick succession.
Why studying 'The Greek Freak' is Simmons' best hope for returning to All-Star form.
Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about being a superstar at a young age.
Brooklyn did a number of things against Toronto that bode well for the team's hope of contending for an NBA title this season.
Williamson was electric on Wednesday night, totaling 25 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in New Orleans' 130-108 victory.
Ben Simmons's first regular season game in a Nets uniform didn't move the needle as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Pelicans vs. Nets on Wednesday. Check out all of the highlights you may have missed right here.
"I don't have any anger or hate towards him," Simmons said of Embiid. "He is who he is and I am who I am."
Can the Aussie rediscover his All-Star form? It won't happen overnight.
Ben Simmons took the court as a Net for the first time, showing flashes of his all-around game in a 19-minute cameo.
Here's what we know about Ben Simmons' status going into Brooklyn's preseason matchup with Philadelphia.
After getting swept in the first round of the playoffs last season, Patty Mills says the Brooklyn Nets are focused on winning a championship but also building a strong culture.
Kyrie Irving opened up to the media about how his vaccination status impacted his contract negotiations with the team last season.
After an offseason of turmoil, Durant provided insight and clarity on what's happened in the past and what could come in the future.
It's been a while since we heard from Ben Simmons, but the three-time All-Star chatted with JJ Redick for over an hour ahead of the 2022-23 season.
After over a year without playing an NBA game, expectations for Ben Simmons are at an all-time low, creating the perfect storm for the Aussie to shine for the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets announced that Durant and the franchise "have agreed to move forward with our partnership," keeping Durant in Brooklyn.
With the biggest storyline of the offseason being settled, the basketball world didn't waste much time reacting to the news.
While Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving dominated headlines this offseason, the Nets quietly went about their business and assembled one of the deepest teams in the NBA.
On Tuesday morning, the Nets released a statement announcing that the team will keep Durant, who reportedly requested a trade out of Brooklyn on June 30.
Kevin Durant requested a trade nearly two months ago but remains on the Nets. Have teams forgotten how good the 12-time All-Star is?
In addition to lifting the Grizzlies into title contention, Kevin Durant would add another dynamic to one of the NBA's most entertaining new rivalries.
The NBA schedule for the 2022-23 season has been released, and with it comes a lot of matchups between Australians.
Nick Metallinos
Will Durant and Irving still be members of the Nets when the 2022-23 season begins?
On Monday, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that an unnamed NBA executive said Kevin Durant is more likely to retire than play for the Nets. The All-Star forward quickly shot down that rumor.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum.
Durant put in a trade request on June 30, however, there has been little traction on a deal for the 12-time All-Star.
Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets almost a month ago but remains on the team. Brooklyn's astronomical asking price has a lot to do with that.
Jayson Tatum isn't buying rumors of Jaylen Brown being shopped for Kevin Durant wholesale.
With four more years remaining on his current contract, Kevin Durant will be knocking on the door of his 40th birthday the next time he's a free agent.
There are a few factors involved that have brought Durant trade discussions to a halt.
The Celtics have reportedly offered Jaylen Brown in a trade package to the Nets for former MVP Kevin Durant.
Jaylen Brown's tweet came following the news that the Celtics offered him in a package for Kevin Durant.
With the trade market changing over the past few weeks, does Boston have the strongest trade package to acquire Kevin Durant?
Seth Curry is set to hit Australian shores as part of a Foot Locker campaign.
The Sporting News will keep you updated on all of the Durant drama as more reports emerge from the situation.
Despite his immense talent, there hasn't been much of a market for Irving outside of one interested team: the Lakers.
With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.
Kevin Durant named Miami as one of his preferred destinations for a trade, but can the Heat gather enough assets to make it happen?
The Sporting News will keep you up to date on Irving-related news and rumors as more reports emerge about his situation. Here's what we know so far.
The 23-year-old restricted free agent, who has averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game across four seasons in Phoenix, could soon be on his way to a new team.
Stephen Curry's comments come less than two weeks after Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets.
The Spurs have already made a big deal this offseason, trading Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for multiple draft picks.
Which team can offer the Nets the best package for Kevin Durant?
It appears that the Nets are looking for an incredibly steep price for their superstar.
Are we absolutely sure Durant has burned that bridge back to Brooklyn?
Golden State's stars would reportedly embrace Kevin Durant if there was a reunion, but they're not pushing the front office to pursue the four-time scoring champion.
The Nets and Lakers are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reports.
The Golden State Warriors reportedly could be considering trading for Kevin Durant.
Ananth Pandian
The bottom line: Zion Williamson and Trae Young can't be on a roster with Ben Simmons.
A 12-time All-Star who is still in the conversation for best player in the NBA, the Nets will almost certainly get a massive return for Kevin Durant in a trade.
Kevin Durant has requested a trade away from the Nets. Here's why he wants to suit up for his fourth NBA team next season.
Jacob Camenker
While teams line up to make their best offer for Kevin Durant, what does his trade request mean for Kyrie Irving?
Just days after opting out of the final year of his deal, Patty Mills has re-signed with the Brooklyn Nets.
Kevin Durant has set the NBA world ablaze by formally requesting a trade from the Nets.
Kevin Durant is potentially on the move again, requesting a trade from Brooklyn. Naturally, several NBA players shared their thoughts.
Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.
Shaquille O'Neal clapped back at Kevin Durant, creating a mini Twitter beef between the two NBA legends.
Kyrie Irving's decision to opt in to the final year of his deal answers one of the Nets' biggest questions of the offseason, however, there are still plenty more dominos to fall.
Kyrie Irving has reportedly told The Athletic's Shams Charania that he will opt into the final year of his contract and remain with the Nets next season.
Kyrie Irving appears to have one foot out of the door in Brooklyn.
Nets star Kevin Durant is reportedly "monitoring" the team's situation and "considering options with his future."
Which one of the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Nets, Mavericks and 76ers would be the best fit for Kyrie Irving?
Kevin Durant is letting Kyrie Irving make his own free agency decision.
It seems as though the Lakers are a real option for Kyrie Irving in free agency, but it comes with a caveat.
"So, when Steve Nash had the team on the floor, and they practiced, they would finish, and he'd go and get five guys and conduct his own practice," Smith said.
Here is what we know about Irving's situation, including potential landing spots if he can't reach an agreement with the Nets.
While the Nets were eliminated in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant find themselves back in the news cycle a month later.
The Kyries are among Nike's best-selling basketball shoes.
David Suggs
Kyrie Irving has a player option worth $36.9 million for the 2022-23 season.
Ben Simmons underwent a successful procedure on his back on Thursday, May 5, the Nets announced.
Ben Simmons is set to undergo back surgery this week and is expected to make a full recovery in three to four months time.
During Kyrie Irving's masterful Game 1 performance against the Celtics, LeBron James was quick to remind everyone Irving was left off the NBA 75th anniversary team that was honored at All-Star Weekend.
Barkley and Durant have been engaged in a war of words after Barkley said the Nets star is a "bus rider."
Kevin Durant shows his support for Steve Nash after Boston swept Brooklyn in the first-round.
The Nets' top priority this offseason will be reaching a contract extension with Kyrie Irving.
After being swept out of the playoffs by the Celtics, the Nets will shift their focus to an important offseason that begins with retaining All-Star guard Kyrie Irving.
How does a team go from title aspirations to getting swept in the opening round? A long series of events ultimately resulted in the Nets' downfall.
Will Ben Simmons make his Nets debut in their first-round series against the Celtics?
With Brooklyn's season teetering on the brink of elimination, Simmons is sitting out, and will potentially sit out the entirety of the 2021-22 season.
Joe Rivera
Through the first three games of the series between the Celtics and Nets, Kevin Durant is averaging a playoff career-low 22.0 points per game.
The Celtics have the Nets on the brink of elimination, leading 3-0 in the series.
According to Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash, fatigue to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving is factoring into their 0-3 deficit against the Boston Celtics.
Jayson Tatum's dominance on both sides of the ball against the Nets has the Celtics in position to potentially complete a first-round sweep.
The first-round series between the Celtics and Nets has lived up to the hype through the first two games. What will Game 3 have in store?
Brooklyn Nets Australian guard Patty Mills was today announced as the recipient of the Joe Dumars Trophy for winning the 2021-22 NBA Sportsmanship Award.
Ben Simmons has made progress in his recovery from a back injury, and Game 4 of the Nets' first-round series with the Celtics has reportedly turned into his potential debut with the Nets.
Through the first two games of the series, Durant has shot 13-of-41 from the field as the Celtics' high-pressure defense continues to cause problems for the Nets star.
Ben Simmons has yet to play a game this season, but a return hasn't been ruled out.
The thrilling finish between the Celtics and Nets in Game 1 probably has you wondering when Game 2 is.
Kyrie Irving was chirping with the Celtics crowd for a good portion of Game 1, and Shaquille O'Neal was not a fan.
How did the Nets lose track of Jayson Tatum of all people? TSN's Scott Rafferty takes a closer look.
Draymond Green, Jamal Crawford, Dejounte Murray, Kevin Love and more chimed in after Jayson Tatum's game-winning buzzer-beater.
Kyrie Irving nearly carried the Nets to a Game 1 road win over the Celtics, but Jayson Tatum's game-winning layup pulled Boston to victory as time expired.
Kyrie Irving said before the 2018-19 season that he was going to stay with the Celtics. That didn't end up happening.
There's nothing quite like an NBA Playoff rematch, which is exactly what we're getting in the first-round series between the Celtics and Nets.
The Celtics are without big man Robert Williams III, but Kevin Durant doesn't think that makes them any less dangerous.
Here's everything you need to know about the first round matchup between the Celtics and Nets.
According to Vegas, the Nets are favored to beat the Celtics in the first round.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Nets vs. Cavaliers. Check out the complete results from the Play-In game.
The second iteration of the NBA Play-In Tournament gets underway on Tuesday when the Nets host the Cavaliers.
Ben Simmons has yet to make his Nets debut and it isn't clear if he'll play at all this season.
With only days remaining in the 2021-22 NBA season, the league's leading scorers are currently separated by less than 0.5 points per game.
Here are the latest clinching scenarios, plus an updated look at the standings in the East and West.
Examining how Vegas handicaps NBA title odds and how NBA models like FiveThirtyEight come to different numbers
"The NIBT is essentially the pinnacle event of our national program," said Mills. "It is a chance for our top athletes to not only showcase their talent on the national stage but to demonstrate what goal setting and aiming high really looks like."
Middleton was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul with 5:05 remaining in the game after a hard foul on Nets guard Bruce Brown.
The Nets' Patty Mills has been named as a finalist for the 2021-22 NBA Sportsmanship Award, which honors the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash revealed that Ben Simmons is recovering from a herniated disc. How will that impact his timeline for making his Nets' debut?
Kyrie Irving has appeared in 94 games over the last three seasons with the Nets, posting averages of 27.3 points, 6.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds per contest.
Kyrie Irving is set to be cleared for home games right in time for the playoffs, giving the Nets a huge boost to their championship hopes.
The Nets are set to have Kyrie Irving back as a full-time player as New York City Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly set to lift the private sector vaccine mandate.
