10 August 2026

Ben Simmons to participate in Australia National Team minicamp

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Ben Simmons to participate in Australia National Team minicamp

Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN ...

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