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Ben Simmons is back with the Philadelphia 76ers for now and has been practicing on the side for the team. The early returns as to how Simmons has looked for the Sixers are less than encouraging. He also won’t be playing in the preseason finale against the Detroit Pistons. Ben Simmons will not play in […]

If all the Sixers drama wasn’t already enough, there’s apparently a group within the franchise who believe Ben Simmons actually faked the coronavirus situation against the Atlanta Hawks in last season’s NBA Playoffs. Let’s unpack this quickly, as we shouldn’t bury this lede. The following is a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.  Simmons was being […]

The Ben Simmons saga continues to be one of the most unpredictable storylines in the NBA right now. Out of nowhere, the former number one pick ended his holdout and reported to Philadelphia with a week to go before the start of the regular season. There have been no indications that Simmons will rescind his […]

At the heart of all the Ben Simmons drama in Philadelphia is his relationship with 76ers teammate Joel Embiid. Simmons’ questionable fit alongside the superstar big man has been a talking point for years, further illuminated after their brutal ouster at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks during last year’s NBA playoffs. But despite some […]

Ben Simmons may have reported back to the Philadelphia 76ers‘ camp, but it doesn’t mean the Sixers’ problems involving their All-Star guard are finally going to end. The situation has become so troublesome, it has hogged most of the attention throughout the Sixers’ offseason. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recognizes this dilemma. So, in an episode […]

As long as the Philadelphia 76ers don’t win the NBA championship, the pairing of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons was going to constantly be put into question. But their series loss against the Atlanta Hawks shone a spotlight on their problems that got too bright to ignore. At least, that’s what Hawks forward John Collins […]

In a shocking turn of events, Ben Simmons has reported back to the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old landing in Philly unannounced on Monday and since then has taken all the necessary steps to re-join his teammates on the court once he clears health and safety protocol. Potentially having Simmons on the court is a positive […]

Kyrie Irving’s vaccine refusal and Ben Simmons’ desire to be traded could play a major role in rule changes in the NBA as the league’s next round of collective bargaining negotiations approach. Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, there is growing frustration on the lack of a vaccination mandate for players: “There was never any […]

Hoping to put all the Ben Simmons drama behind them and make a deep playoff run this season, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking forward to a successful 2021-22 NBA campaign. With some roster changes still in the works and the team now making Joel Embiid the focal point of their franchise, there are still some […]

The Ben Simmons saga flipped completely on its side Monday night when out of nowhere, the three-time All-Star ended his holdout and reported to Philadelphia midway through a preseason game. Since then, Simmons has taken all the necessary steps to potentially re-join his 76ers teammates once he clear protocol. Based on how things played out […]

The offseason drama involving Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is one ugly mess. In spite of his reported return to Philly, Simmons is still believed to be looking forward to his exit from the Sixers. If and when Simmons steps on the court wearing a Sixers jersey again, two pressing questions await. How bad will […]

After a shocking development in the Ben Simmons saga on Monday, media poured into the Sixers’ training facility in Camden on Wednesday, looking to get more information on the situation. While the three-time All-Star hasn’t officially made his return to the team, he is taking the necessary steps to do so. During his post-practice media […]

Recently, the Brooklyn Nets formed an executive committee with folks like team governor Joe Tsai, general manager Sean Marks, head coach Steve Nash, Kevin Durant and James Harden. They met to discuss the fate of unvaccinated superstar Kyrie Irving, and decide if he should be allowed to play for the Nets this season since he […]

Ever since the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Ben Simmons has been swarmed by critics. Although Simmons is still a star, things haven’t gone smoothly for him as of late. The postseason saw him register the most dismal performance of his career. Simmons registered a historically bad 34.2% mark on free throws, which is the worst in […]

The Ben Simmons trade saga continues, as rumors swirl around a possible trade date— after his surprise decision to report to the Sixers on Monday. Meanwhile, after passing his physical and meeting with team officials, Simmons is set for a reunion with his teammates on Friday, due to the NBA’s health and safety protocols. Simmons’ […]

Philadelphia-born point guard Kyle Lowry had the opportunity to join Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid on the Sixers this past offseason from the Toronto Raptors, but the reunion wasn’t meant to be as he headed down to South Beach. As the Ben Simmons saga developed over the past months, according to B/R sources, Sixers ownership […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons reported to the team by surprise on Monday, and he has since passed his physical and held a short meeting with the front office and head coach Doc Rivers. Simmons can start working out in isolation with Sixers coaches on Wednesday, but the earliest he can rejoin his teammates is Friday […]

Money can be the motivating factor for a lot and perhaps it’s why Ben Simmons has returned to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was far from a foregone conclusion and many believed Simmons would never return to the Sixers. This summer, the Sixers sent their brass out to Simmons’ agent, Rich Paul, and his home in […]

With Ben Simmons reporting to the Philadelphia 76ers in a shocking twist to the drama-filled story, it has many wondering what comes next in this fiasco. Will Simmons stay with the Sixers now or will he still heavily push for a trade? According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, there are 10 teams still interested […]

Ben Simmons has been marching to the beat of his own drum all offseason long. His latest decision to just show up and rejoin the Philadelphia 76ers caught many off guard, apparently including head coach Doc Rivers. Rivers was asked about Simmons’ return and whether he’ll be an immediate participant at practice. The Sixers coach […]

Ben Simmons’ return to the Philadelphia 76ers is in full swing, but his Sixers teammates have to wait a little longer before seeing him on the court with them. As Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report noted, Simmons has already passed his physicals and can begin working out with Sixers coaches on Wednesday. However, he has […]

Despite the fact that Ben Simmons has returned to Philadelphia to rejoin his team, the Sixers are still keeping their options open. In spite of the apparent change of heart, the Sixers know how Simmons truly feels about playing for Philly, which is why trading him away still remains to be a real option for […]

Just like any good drama, the Ben Simmons trade soap opera has taken an unexpected twist. After an entire offseason of speculation about where he’d end up, the 76ers All-Star has made his way back to Philadelphia. Bet you didn’t see that coming, did you? But after passing what felt like several points of no […]

Disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons has returned to the team after a lengthy holdout, though it’s currently not clear if he actually intends on playing. Simmons will reportedly meet with Sixers leaders on Tuesday to figure out the next steps, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. So, why exactly is Simmons picking this time to […]

The shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers took the court Monday night for a preseason matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Despite the Sixers picking up a victory and multiple young players standing out, the biggest story of the night did not take place on the floor. Before tip-off, news broke that conversations between the Sixers and Ben Simmons […]

Maybe there is indeed a light at the end of the tunnel for the Philadelphia 76ers regarding the exhausting Ben Simmons saga. After reports surfaced that Simmons suiting up for the City of Brotherly Love is slowly becoming more of a possibility after he reported to the team on Monday, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski revealed […]

Ben Simmons has reportedly returned to the City of Brotherly Love amid talks that his agent Rich Paul is trying to work on a resolution that would bring him back to the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Simmons arrived in Philly on Monday and took a COVID-19 test as part of the […]

Ben Simmons is reportedly on the verge of rejoining the Philadelphia 76ers after months of refusing to return to the team. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers, for his part, appears to confirm the development as he revealed his ongoing talks with Rich Paul. Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Rivers reiterated his stance that he has […]

Ben Simmons’ situation in Philly took a shocking turn on Monday after it was reported that his agent, Rich Paul, is currently in talks with the Sixers about the All-Star point guard possibly reuniting with the squad before the start of the season. Despite the potential turn of events, it looks like the Sixers are […]

The Ben Simmons saga has been one of the top NBA storylines since the Sixers were eliminated from the postseason. Despite formally requesting a trade, the three-time All-Star still finds himself in Philadelphia with just a week to go before the start of the regular season. In an attempt to force Daryl Morey’s hand, Simmons […]

It seemed like a foregone conclusion that Ben Simmons wouldn’t be returning to the Philadelphia 76ers ever again. Instead, the drama has taken a sharp turn and now could see Simmons back with the Sixers and reporting to the team. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the possibility of Simmons flipping the script and reporting to […]

Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia Sixers have a daunting task on their hands as they gear up for the start of the regular season. Ben Simmons continues his holdout as he eyes a trade and has shown no signs of a possible change of heart. It is now on Rivers and his staff to fill […]

Ben Simmons wants out of Philly, but it is clear team president Daryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers have no plans of letting him go for cheap. Recently, the Sixers reportedly demanded a trade package of CJ McCollum, three first-round picks and three pick swaps from the Portland Trail Blazers for Simmons. Of course Portland […]

For some reason, Ben Simmons is still with the Sixers. It’s likely because of the ridiculous price tag Philly has slapped him with. What is clear, however, is that Simmons wants out of Philadelphia as soon as humanly possible. According to David Aldridge of The Athletic, the Sacramento Kings continue to be in the race […]

Even though the Philadelphia Sixers are returning most of their roster from last season, things are going to look very different — not in their lineup and rotations, but in their style of play. They won’t be like Steph Curry and the Warriors or Tim Duncan and the Spurs, but Tobias Harris knows this journey […]

The Brooklyn Nets have their eyes on the NBA title, but the Kyrie Irving offseason drama continues to be the biggest hurdle they need to overcome. One solution that’s been floated around would be for the Nets to trade Irving for Ben Simmons, the other All-Star making headlines on an Eastern Conference contender. But according […]

The Ben Simmons-Philadelphia 76ers saga has been the highlight (or lowlight, for Sixers fans) of the off-season. Fans, players, and analysts have all chimed in on who’s right or wrong in this debacle. Add Kevin Hart to that list of notables who gave their two cents on the topic. Appearing on the All the Smoke […]

It turns out the Philadelphia 76ers are interested in trading Ben Simmons for the Portland Trail Blazers “other” star guard after all. Well, at least for a price that Daryl Morey must have known Neil Olshey would refuse to pay. Shams Charania of The Athletic and STADIUM reported on Friday that Philadelphia asked Portland for […]

As the Ben Simmons drama in Philadelphia continues to drag on, one team that has popped up throughout the process as a destination is the Sacramento Kings. While it has been reported that talks between the Sixers and Kings took place earlier in the offseason, nothing came to fruition. Per The Athletic, it sounds as […]