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Simmons saga takes weird twist as Sixers coach levels Trump dig
Fox Sports
It seems as though the Ben Simmons situation is beginning to take its toll on those within the Philadelphia 76ers organisation.
At least, that was the takeaway from the latest Doc Rivers media appearance, as the Sixers head coach seemingly made a dig at the Simmons camp in a bizarre Donald Trump comparison.
It was earlier this week that Rivers made a public plea for Simmons to return; denying that he’d thrown his star point guard under the bus last post-season.
ESPN
Sources: Manu Ginobili returning to San Antonio Spurs as special advisor
Four-time NBA champion Manu Ginobili — one of the greatest international players in basketball history — is returning to the San Antonio Spurs as a special advisor to basketball operations, sources told ESPN.
Ginobili, 44, will work in a player-centric role focusing on the on-and-off court development of a young Spurs roster, sources said.
NBA spells out focus on stopping players from drawing ‘manipulated’ fouls
Officiating changes in the NBA this season are being made to eliminate instances of players going out of their way to warp the game beyond the way it normally is played, according to Monty McCutchen, who oversees the on-court performance of the league’s referees.
NBA India
Satnam Singh: India’s first-ever NBA Draft pick signs with All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
This isn’t the first time that Singh has considered the squared circle.
In 2017, he had visited and trained at the WWE Performance Centre but eventually decided against joining the company. According to AEW’s official release, Singh follows the footsteps of Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, who participated alongside Jade Cargill in a mixed tag team match against Cody Rhodes and Red Velvet on ‘AEW: Dynamite’.
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Philadelphia 76ers Roster, Key Dates and Preseason Schedule for 2021-22 NBA Season
The Philadelphia 76ers will commence their 2021-22 NBA season against the New Orleans Pelicans on the road.
You may click here to view their full schedule.
NBA
For the next 10 days, we’ll be answering one key question surrounding the 2021-22 NBA season. Here’s question 10:
10 key questions: Which second-year players will flourish?
Bulls’ Patrick Williams could miss start of season with ankle injury
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams has a severe left ankle sprain that could cause him to miss the start of the season.
The news announced Friday is a blow for a team hoping to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference after some major offseason moves.
The Bulls expect Williams to miss four to six weeks because of the injury sustained Sept. 15 during an optional individual workout. Chicago opens the season at Detroit on Oct. 20.
NBA denies Andrew Wiggins’ request for religious exemption from vaccination
“The NBA has reviewed and denied Andrew Wiggins’ request for religious exemption from the San Francisco Department of Public Health’s order requiring COVID-19 vaccination for all participants age 12 and older at large indoor events. Wiggins will not be able to play in Warriors home games until he fulfills the city’s vaccination requirements.”