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The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to resolve their Ben Simmons problem. The Sixers’ front office reportedly has a very steep asking price for Simmons. Daryl Morey insists that Philadelphia should get a star-caliber player in return for the 2017 first overall pick. However, interested teams are hesitant to budge on Philly’s price due to Simmons’ […]

Andre Iguodala knows what it’s like to be a star on the Philadelphia 76ers. Before his magical run with the Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was once upon a time the frontman for the Sixers himself. In a conversation with The Athletic reporter Sam Amick, the former Sixers veteran spoke out on the current plight of […]

Heading into this season, one reoccurring question for the Philadelphia 76ers was how they might look without Ben Simmons in the lineup. Despite spontaneously ending his holdout in the middle of the preseason, the former number one pick has not come close to taking the floor in an NBA game. Simmons has cited he is […]

Ben Simmons has been the center of controversy for the past several months. Now the Philadelphia 76ers star’s influence might be stretching beyond the confines of the NBA. Philadelphia-based reporter Howard Eskin revealed that Ben Simmons may become the subject of a violation against NCAA Division I basketball team St. Joseph’s. Ben Simmons has reportedly […]

Reports surfaced on Thursday that the Philadelphia 76ers are engaged in talks with the Detroit Pistons over a potential Ben Simmons deal involving Jerami Grant. Nevertheless, it is also being reported that the Sixers are also considering keeping Simmons in Philly despite what has been nothing short of a tumultuous standoff between the two sides, […]

Since entering the NBA in 2016, Ben Simmons has made an estimated $89,676,465 through his contracts, according to Spotrac. Some observers believe that figure is only going to rise moving forward despite the ugly situation Simmons has right now with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers selected Simmons with the first overall pick after one season […]

Ben Simmons wants to be traded away from the Philadelphia 76ers, and by the looks of it, the team is making progress in potentially dealing the want-away guard. According to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Sixers are in discussions with the Detroit Pistons for a Simmons trade. The key player in Detroit’s package […]

Rumors around the Sixers show the chances of the NBA getting involved in the Ben Simmons trade drama that has been ongoing for some time now. After a lackluster performance in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Hawks, especially in Game 7 at home, many fans expected a possible departure of Simmons from Philly. The […]

The Philadelphia Sixers have a list of around 30 players who could satisfy the team’s needs in a Ben Simmons deal. There is also belief within the league that around 5-10 of those players listed could actually be available for the Sixers in the upcoming years, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. While 30 […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons continues to be away from the team due to mental health problems. He’s clearly not ready to play quite yet, but it’s a good sign the 25-year-old has seeked help from the Sixers’ doctors. While he is working on getting his mind right, he couldn’t be any further away from […]

Like everyone expected, the Ben Simmons saga remains a common talking point surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers. Even when they started the year on a high note, there was still endless drama regarding the former No. 1 pick. In the latest chapter of this ongoing stalemate between player and organization, the Sixers fined Simmons for not […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have found themselves in a bit of a rough patch. After starting the season on a high note, health and safety protocols took out a portion of the roster, leaving Doc Rivers heavily undermanned. Between playing shorthanded and guys having to play longer stretches, they have struggled to get back in the […]

The Ben Simmons debacle with the Philadelphia Sixers happened to be the biggest form of entertainment in the league for quite some time, and it hasn’t stopped. After a humiliating playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks where the basketball world saw Simmons’ historically poor free throw percentage, the guard’s future in Philadelphia was in serious […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans haven’t been bashful about their frustration against Ben Simmons. One Sixers fan was even more concerned about his anger towards Big Ben than his car getting hit in real life. The radio talk show Angelo Cataldi and the Morning Team on 94WIP took a caller on their program who introduced himself as […]

The Philadelphia 76ers clearly aren’t backing down with regards to the Ben Simmons trade saga. The Sixers have reportedly slapped the want-away star with another hefty fine, this time for missing the team’s upcoming six-game road stint. This report comes from NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: The Philadelphia 76ers have fined Ben Simmons […]

While things have quieted down, for the time being, the Ben Simmons cloud still hangs over the head of the Philadelphia 76ers. The three-time All-Star has cited he is not mentally ready to join his teammates on the court, and a potential return date has not come close to being discussed. There is still no […]

The tandem of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum has been the franchise cornerstone of the Portland Trail Blazers for more than half a decade The Blazers own the league’s longest active playoff streak but have only once reached the Western Conference Finals. Though obviously talented, they’ve still always had something missing keeping them from legitimately […]

Ben Simmons is still not playing with the Philadelphia 76ers after a chaotic 2021 playoffs and offseason that saw their relationship fall through the cracks. While Ben has returned to the team, all the signs point that they are heading to a breakup. Several fans and experts have blamed Simmons for the situation. After all, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could not contain Giannis Antetokounmpo in their Tuesday night matchup. The Milwaukee Bucks star posted 31 points, 16 rebounds, and some heavy admiration from Doc Rivers. The Sixers head coach was vocal on what he loves about the Greek Freak, making a point to indicate his fearlessness at getting to the free […]

The Boston Celtics recently emerged as one of the teams that were still working out a possible trade deal for the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons. At the center of the rumors was Jaylen Brown, who was linked to a one-for-one swap for the Sixers’ want-away star. Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens has broken […]

Throughout the Ben Simmons trade saga, there have been an endless amount of mock trades. Now that a new team has reportedly entered the sweepstakes for the three-time All-Star, we have a fresh batch of new trade frameworks. Recently, Bleacher Report released an article with four new trade ideas for teams across the league. Among […]

Despite Ben Simmons’ current issues with the Philadelphia 76ers, Isiah Thomas still sees a bright future for the Australian playmaker. The NBA great and Hall of Famer even went as far as to suggesting that Simmons can become Magic Johnson 2.0. In his recent appearance on The Big Podcast with Shaquille O’Neal, Thomas shared why […]

Yes, there’s roughly two new developments per week concerning the shaky relationship between Ben Simmons, Rich Paul and the Philadelphia 76ers. While the entire situation is absurd, it has brought an encouraging reality to life for the Sixers–that being they can contend and prosper without Simmons. Ben Simmons’ Absence A Blessing In Disguise? When a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons never got an apology from his team’s harsh comments after their Game 7 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. The disgruntled 25-year-old has been out for his team so far this season as he continues to battle with psychological hurdles and, as it seems, the rift between him and teammate Joel […]

Super agent Rich Paul has come to the defense of his embattled client, Ben Simmons, who is currently still in the middle of a standoff with the Philadelphia 76ers. Paul did not hold back as he put the Sixers on blast for their unfair treatment of Simmons. Paul called out the Sixers for their actions […]

No one can argue the talent that Sixers star forward Ben Simmons brings to the basketball court. He was one of the most highly sought after players out of college in recent memory. However, his inability to improve parts of his game during his NBA career, have caused an issue within the Philadelphia 76ers organization. […]

Waiting for Ben Simmons to play this season has been as excruciating as a root canal for the fans of the Philadelphia 76ers. Or even worse, in fact. But a silver lining has appeared recently amid the cloudy issue. It looks like Simmons has walked back on his previous decision to reject help from the […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man, Dwight Howard, had some interesting comments about the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons’ situation. “Well you know, I felt like a part of me, I could see that in being as far as what happened with was happening with Ben when I was in Orlando,” Howard said in an interview […]

Sixers star Ben Simmons continues to be sidelined due to mental health problems. The Aussie has voiced that he isn’t prepared to play quite yet after his disastrous collapse in the playoffs last season. Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen has offered Simmons a piece of advice on his struggles: Be more like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Take […]

What would the world be without another Kyrie Irving story? Much has been said about the polarizing situation of the Brooklyn Nets star and his adamant refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine. But the fact that he still can’t suit up because of his stubborn stance hasn’t been warmly welcomed by many fans. Nets coach […]

The Boston Celtics have expressed their interest in disgruntled Philadephia 76ers star Ben Simmons. From the looks of it, it comes at a perfect time, especially for the Celtics. After all, they have a subpar 4-6 record to start the season off. This suggests that a major tweak is in order before everything goes down […]

The Ben Simmons saga has come alive once again with the Boston Celtics expressing interest in the Philadelphia 76ers guard. As Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has emphasized at the very beginning, he won’t give up Simmons for chump change. He wants an All-Star caliber player in exchange for the playmaker. This is […]

There were reports on Monday suggesting that the Boston Celtics are interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons. Simmons has not played a game yet this season for the Sixers and it’s unclear when or if he is going to make his return. Let’s take a look at three reasons why this wouldn’t be […]

Wantaway guard Ben Simmons has given in to the Philadelphia 76ers’ demand to have their mental health consultants help him as he deals with his mental health issues. The Australian playmaker recently handed the Sixers the list of mental health professionals he’s working with so they can be up to date with regards to his […]

After new reports came out almost daily regarding the Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons trade saga this summer, things came to a screeching halt once training camp was underway. Now that teams have gotten a handful of games under their belt, rumors are beginning to swirl again. In his latest news dump, Shams Charania of The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly shown an interest in a potential Jaylen Brown-Ben Simmons swap with the Boston Celtics, but the brief negotiations they’ve had could be false. According to Celtics beat writer Mark Murphy of The Boston Herald, there have been absolutely no discussions between the two sides. Per league source: Report of Celtics […]

The Ben Simmons saga continues to roll on with the Sixers, and there’s still no timetable for a potential return. He was recently fined again as he tries to get his mental health right. However, Simmons has taken a big step in preventing himself from losing more money. The Aussie has provided the Sixers with […]

The Boston Celtics have engaged in trade talks for Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Though there has been interest and conversation, no serious trade negotiations have taken place at this point. If the deal were to go through, however, the Sixers would like to see rising star Jaylen […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are off to an impressive start to the regular season. Through nine games, they sit atop the Eastern Conference with a record of 7-2. While they’ve started the year off on a high note, things have taken a sharp turn in the wrong direction. Staying healthy is a top goal for every […]