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Photo: Instagram/LeBron James  Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James made a surprising move ahead of the 2024 NBA offseason by unfollowing three notable NBA figures on social media platform X. James, a 20-time All-NBA player, has unfollowed former All-Stars Blake Griffin , Ben Simmons , and his ex-teammate Kendrick Perkins . Blake Griffin, a six-time All-Star, is now retired. Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star, has struggled with injuries and performance issues in recent years. Kendrick Perkins, who played with James on the Cleveland Cavaliers and now works as an analyst for ESPN, recently criticized James. Perkins commented on James expressing how much he missed playing with star point guard Kyrie Irving . Photo: Instagram/LeBron James While James' decision to unfollow Perkins might be seen as a reaction to the criticism, the reasons for unfollowing Griffin and Simmons remain unclear. Some speculate that James might be refining his social media connections, focusing on those ...

Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons Ben Simmons ' agent, Bernie Lee, has shouldered the blame for the NBA star's recurring injury setbacks, particularly the nerve impingement in his back.  Despite ongoing efforts to address the issue without resorting to surgery, Simmons remains on the day-to-day injury list, raising concerns about his availability for the remainder of the season. Simmons, traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2022, has struggled to maintain consistent physical health, playing in only 57 out of a possible 178 games since joining the team. Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons The financial burden of his lucrative contract, coupled with the disappointment of his limited on-court presence, has led Lee to publicly accept responsibility for the situation. "We continue to try and find non-surgical options to allow Ben to move forward on a permanent basis, and that is where this is my responsibility, and I am [the] one to blame," Lee stated. He emphasized his commitment to explor...

Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons Ben Simmons ' progress and recovery from back surgery have been shrouded in secrecy, but recently shared images on Instagram indicate positive signs. Previously, the public had relied on glimpses of the 6'11" point forward working with weights or posing with teammates to gauge his rehabilitation. However, on Tuesday, Simmons posted two pictures suggesting that he has transitioned from rehab to on-court activities. Apart from Instagram, there have been reports about the Australian national team's coach expressing his eagerness to have Simmons play for the "Boomers" in the FIBA World Cup , scheduled for late August across Asia. Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons While details about Simmons' progress remain scarce, it seems likely that he has been cleared to resume court activities, which is promising news for both the Nets and Basketball Australia. Still, some Sixers fans may remain cautious, recalling past videos of Simmons making im...

Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons Debunking rumors of Ben Simmons signing with Taiwan Tigers, it turns out the news is entirely fake. The speculation began when former NBA star Dwight Howard made a joke involving Simmons. In a photo, Howard was seen alongside several notable players, including Simmons, James Harden , and Klay Thompson , all wearing Taiwanese jerseys. Following the photo, a Twitter account posted a tweet claiming that Simmons had signed a two-year deal worth ¥49,882,000 with the Taiwan Tigers. However, this news is clearly unfounded as Simmons is still under contract with the Brooklyn Nets .  Photo: Instagram/Ben Simmons has been a disappointment for the Brooklyn Nets since arriving in a trade with the 76ers in February 2022. Looking at Simmons' future in the NBA, it's worth noting that he currently has two years remaining on his contract. However, he was sidelined late in the season due to back pain. Throughout the year, Simmons' performance was scrutinized, w...

Photo: Instagram/Paolo Banchero Paolo Banchero , the first pick in last year's NBA draft, has been named Rookie of the Year after receiving an impressive 98 out of 100 first-place votes. He dominated the award thanks to his excellent performance this season, averaging 20 points per game and helping the Orlando Magic improve from 22 to 34 wins, putting them in contention for a play-in berth. Banchero had 15 games of at least 25 points and 40 games of at least 20 points, both of which were the most among rookies this season. He also won rookie of the month four times, further indicating his dominance. Photo: Instagram/Paolo Banchero crowned Rookie of the Year in his debut season. Banchero becomes the third player in Magic history to win Rookie of the Year, following Shaquille O'Neal in 1993 and Mike Miller in 2001. During the announcement, Banchero recalled a conversation he had with Miller on draft night, where Miller asked if he would be Rookie of the Year, to which Banchero...