Ben Simmons Articles - Page 27

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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were all over the news in the offseason of the issues surrounding the Ben Simmons saga. Everyone was wondering if it would affect their play on the court whether Simmons eventually decides to suit up or just sit down for 82 games. In their first nine games of the season, the Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have resumed fining Ben Simmons, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Sixers fined Simmons his $360,000 game salary for Thursday’s victory over the Detroit Pistons and will continue to fine him moving forward “until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health issues and fulfills other basketball-related obligations.” Simmons continues to […]

Taking the plunge on those Ben Simmons cards being sold in the market is a risk most collectors would likely pass on. With all the drama between the Australian point forward and the Philadelphia 76ers right now, there are better options than investing in the disgruntled All-Star’s stock. But when one digs below the surface, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been rolling as of late, stringing up five consecutive wins after their thrashing of the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. At this point, the Ben Simmons saga seems as forgotten as season two of True Detective. The Sixers used a balanced attack to thwart the Pistons, with five players finishing in […]

Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey approached Ben Simmons Wednsday and asked him about returning to play, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Simmons told Morey “he is not yet mentally ready to play and is continuing to seek professional help.” There’s no timetable for Simmons’ return to game action. The report claims “team officials have been […]

Ben Simmons has cited mental health reasons for not being able to play for the Philadelphia 76ers just yet. As it appears, however, he is refusing to get any help from the Sixers on that matter. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the situation is frustrating the Sixers as they try to help Simmons address […]

Things did not look great for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into their matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Joel Embiid did not dress in the matchup due to rest, and then tragedy struck shortly before tip-off when Tobias Harris had to be scratched late due to health and safety protocols.  Despite being […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were in Philadelphia on Monday to face off against the Sixers. As it turns out, this game presented itself as an opportunity for Philly fans to blatantly try and recruit Dame to their team amid trade rumors. Despite the fact that Ben Simmons’ relationship with the Sixers appears […]

Kyrie Irving still probably holds the crown for most enigmatic superstar in the NBA. But Ben Simmons certainly comes in as a close second this offseason amid his whole trade saga with the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s been well-documented that Simmons is now back in Philadelphia, at least physically, and has been cooperating with the Sixers […]

The drama in Philly continues as Sixers want-away star Ben Simmons remains out of the lineup. Coach Doc Rivers recently provided an update on the status of the former Rookie of the Year and, right now, it does not sound like Simmons will be taking the floor for Philadelphia anytime soon. Simmons has been dealing […]

Multiple factors can be attributed to the Philadelphia 76ers’ loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. But there is one glaring storyline from the matchup. It was the first time this season the Sixers looked like they missed Ben Simmons out on the floor. Through their first three games, they did a good job […]

After finishing as a runner-up in last season’s MVP race, Joel Embiid is having a somewhat pedestrian start to the new season. The Philadelphia 76ers suffered another tough loss on Tuesday night as they got handily beat by the New York Knicks, 112-99. Embiid suffered his first-ever loss to the Knicks, finishing with un-MVP-like numbers […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has now listed his New Jersey Mansion for $5 million. Simmons also listed his condo in Philadelphia for sale a few weeks ago. The drama between the Sixers and Ben Simmons doesn’t look like it’s going to be resolved any time soon. It has lasted all summer and at this […]

Looking back a few months, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves in a predicament no franchise wants to find themselves in. One of their young cornerstones was no longer happy with his situation and had sights set on a change of scenery. All summer, the talk around the basketball community debated on where Ben Simmons might […]

Ben Simmons is back with the Philadelphia 76ers. But the All-Star has yet to take the court and probably won’t for the foreseeable future. He may be back in town, but that hasn’t shielded him from criticism. Far from it, actually. Charles Barkley, a former Sixers top draft pick himself, spoke out on the Ben […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were no longer fine disgruntled All-Star Ben Simmons for missing games and practices, now that Simmons is excused for personal reasons. During an appearance on “NBA Today” on Monday, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne detailed the latest development between Simmons and the Sixers. According to Shelburne, because Simmons’ absence is due to personal mental […]