Ben Simmons Defends Zach LaVine After Hot Mic Audio Sparks Controversy
The Sacramento Kings forward publicly supported his new teammate following viral audio from media day.
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- Ben Simmons — the market puts it at 93%, closing 8 Jul 2027. The market resolves to Yes if Ben Simmons plays in at least one NBA regular-season game during the 2026-27 season. It resolves to No if he does not play in any such games. Readers often mistake the resolution deadline, which is tied to the end of that specific season, rather than the date of any single news event.
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| 30 Sept, 18:53 UTC | 93% |
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- Ben Simmons
- Zach LaVine
- Sacramento Kings