Australian NBA players combine with league, Players Association for $1.1 million bushfire donation

Ben Simmons, Patty Mills and Australia’s other NBA stars are digging deep to help their homeland fight the horrific bushfires.

The nine Australians have partnered with the NBA and NBA Players Association Foundation to contribute $US750,000 ($A1.1 million) towards relief and recovery efforts.

“We are heartbroken over the devastation these fires are causing all across our homeland,” the players said in a joint statement.

“Our thoughts are with our families, friends and all of the people of...