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The Ben Simmons saga has gripped the Philadelphia 76ers’ offseason for the most part. The fallout began after the Sixers exited the 2021 NBA Playoffs, putting into question Simmons’ worth to a title-contending team. As training camp nears, a cloud of uncertainty still looms over the 2016 NBA Draft’s first overall pick. Amid all these, […]

It’s only a matter of time before Ben Simmons ultimately gets sent packing from the Philadelphia 76ers. The where and when, however, feel far from being resolved. The latest news is that the Sixers star may not show up for training camp at all, which the team can punish with a rather hefty fine. ESPN […]

LeBron James recently came out with some rather controversial comments criticizing other players in the league. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has chimed in on the issue, and it is clear that he’s on the same boat with LeBron here. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar called out ball players who he believes are working on […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently came clean about one particular issue he has with NBA players and their offseason workouts. According to The King, he finds it annoying that players work on stuff that won’t necessarily help improve their game. Unsurprisingly, the mean streets of Twitter saw this as an opportunity to throw […]

Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins appeared on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Saturday, where he pitched a potential landing spot for Houston Rockets guard John Wall. Perkins floated the idea of Wall being sent to the Phialdelphia 76ers, who are already looking to trade their current point guard in Ben Simmons. “I […]

LeBron James is tired of the endless offseason workout clips. The Los Angeles Lakers star recently took to Twitter to express his frustrations on the subject. Why do so many ball players work on stuff they are never going to use in the game?? Seriously question. Annoys me a tad. 🤔 — LeBron James (@KingJames) […]

There was a time people were thinking Ben Simmons was going to be the second coming of LeBron James. If that were the case, Simmons’ cards would be a top tier get on the market. After last season, Simmons’ career is in limbo, especially with ongoing drama occurring between him and the Philadelphia 76ers. While […]

One day, when you’re old, sitting alone on the porch and pondering about the glory days of the past, you will suddenly ask yourself: Remember when Ben Simmons hilariously held the Philadelphia 76ers hostage? It’s crazy to think that after a terrible performance in the NBA Playoffs, it was Simmons who had the gall to […]

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers seem to be playing a very publicized game of chicken. But given that it’s one man against a billion-dollar organization, it’s tough to see Simmons getting his way in the end. This especially given that the Sixers have a huge trump card over their All-Star- they control his salary. […]

The Orlando Magic have not won a playoff series since the 2009-10 season. On top of that, they haven’t had a season with a record over .500 since the 2011-12 campaign. Even worse than that, it seems like the rebuilding process they have been through does not make any particular sense, with players who were […]

On Wednesday’s episode of random NBA drama in the off season, Fox Sports’ analyst Nick Wright and Kyrie Irving got into a confrontational Twitter exchange. Wright, who first proposed that a Kyrie Irving for Ben Simmons trade deal would make sense, continues to believe that this transaction is best for the Nets and the Philadelphia […]

Like his teammate Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving sometimes entertains himself by responding to his myriad of critics on social media. On Wednesday, Fox Sports analyst Nick Wright reported on Twitter that Irving allegedly said he would just retire if the Nets trade him. Wright said Irving’s representative told him this. “There are […]

The Philadelphia 76ers ended a disappointing postseason run with an unexpected loss to the Atlanta Hawks in seven games. After the series ended, the media and the fans of the Sixers completely turned on forward Ben Simmons. During the summer, all reports indicated that  Simmons did not appreciate it, proceeding to ask for a trade […]

After making the playoffs 22 straight times from 1998 to 2019, the San Antonio Spurs have failed to advance to the postseason the last couple of years. The Spurs find themselves in a position they haven’t been quite accustomed to over the previous two decades. After being so dominant for so long, San Antonio is […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have allegedly been in talks with the Philadelphia 76ers with regard to the acquisition of Ben Simmons via trade. This seems like a match made in heaven. Daryl Morey and Gersson Rosas were colleagues in Houston not too long ago. Camaraderie goes a long way in any industry. However, camaraderie is just […]

The Ben Simmons saga continues in Philadelphia as the 76ers thoroughly sift through the trade market in an effort to deal the disgruntled star. Simmons is reportedly hell-bent on leaving Philly for good and has no intention to report to training camp. With the rumors heating up, the Sacramento Kings are apparently among the favorites […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves seem to be all in on acquiring Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. They also seem to be all in on trading for him without giving up any of their star players. If the Timberwolves are unwilling to part with Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, or D’Angelo Russell, then how are they going […]

Reports reveal that the Philadelphia 76ers will only give up Ben Simmons if the Sacramento Kings offer a trade package that includes De’Aaron Fox or Tyrese Haliburton. The Kings, understandably, will not budge, even for a Ben Simmons trade. They both deem Fox and Haliburton as important pieces to their future. Any basketball expert would […]

The Philadelphia 76ers-Ben Simmons saga has yet to end. With the 2021-22 NBA season just around the corner, will the 76ers be able to get a trade they want? Will Simmons ultimately get his wish of playing for a California team? According to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst, a new small-market team that hasn’t been […]

While Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has made it clear he would like to be traded to a team in California, Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey will no doubt explore every avenue for a deal, regardless of the location of a team. One squad that has shown interest in Simmons is the Minnesota […]

NBA 2K22 dropped on Friday, and of course player ratings have been the talk of the town. Among those who should be most offended by 2K’s evaulation of his talent is Sixers guard Ben Simmons, who has been dominating the NBA offseason news cycle after demanding a trade from Philadelphia. Likely in response to Simmons’ […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s name has been thrown in a lot of fake trade proposals for the Sacramento Kings to land Ben Simmons, and by now, the youngster is just laughing at those talks. After Simmons made his desire to be traded known to the Philadelphia 76ers, several teams have been linked with a potential trade for […]

Shaquille O’Neal has doubled down on his criticism of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. After blasting the 25-year-old Sixers playmaker about all the drama he’s brought to Philly, Shaq has now decided to take a bit of a shot at Simmons’ love life. The Hall of Fame big man made a guest appearance on ESPN’s Stephen […]

The Ben Simmons slander just won’t end. ESPN golden boy Stephen A. Smith is the latest to come out with an all-out tirade against the Sixers want-away star, and it comes to no surprise that Stephen A. did not hold back with his criticism of Simmons. The renowned sportscaster was so fired up that he […]

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers want a divorce but can’t find a lawyer to facilitate the transaction. On Simmons’ side, there are plenty of teams with reported interest in him, but there’s one that’s an under-the-radar landing spot. That destination is the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs are in a funky spot. They moved […]

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to explore trades for Ben Simmons, with the player himself even saying he will refuse to show up to training camp if he’s not moved. The Sixers want a superstar in return though, which does seem unlikely at this point. Nevertheless, the entire Simmons saga has brought a savage take from […]

Ever since his atrocious collapse in the 2021 NBA Playoffs, Ben Simmons has been linked to a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. While the front office has explored numerous different packages for the Aussie, nothing has materialized and he still remains with the Sixers. Simmons himself clearly wants out and has even threatened to hold […]

Ben Simmons is not letting up. Amid all the trade rumors surrounding the Philadelphia 76ers want-away star, Simmons is apparently still doing everything he can to force a move away from the Sixers. According to ESPN insider Brian Windhorst, Simmons recently sent the Sixers organization a clear message about the role he intends to play […]

At this point, it seems everything has been said about the next step for Ben Simmons. It appears not a single day goes by when the controversial guard isn’t linked to overly crazy trades that would make UFO conspiracy theories sound like immaculate truth. Well, apparently, not everything has been said. Because according to Fox […]

Ben Simmons has decided he wants to move on from the Philadelphia 76ers and find a new place to play in the upcoming season. Simmons is only 25 and is already a two-time All-Star, checking a number of boxes as a player thanks to his playmaking and elite defense. Of course, Simmons’ offensive shortcomings as […]

The 2021 offseason saw a lot of player movement around the NBA. The landscape of the league has changed quite a bit with some big names and key free agents taking their talents elsewhere. Some players definitely elevated their new teams to contender status with their respective arrivals, while others gave newfound hope to teams […]

From The Bay to The Great Wall of China, Ben Simmons has been linked to almost every single destination by now. The disgruntled star has been adamant that he wants out of the Philadelphia 76ers, even if he gets fined over a million dollars if he refuses to attend training camp. Like almost every single […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have given Ben Simmons a number of reasons to want to leave the team. According to reports, one of them involves Sixers head coach Doc Rivers and a controversial remark he gave moments after Philly was eliminated from the playoffs last season. For starters, here’s how Rivers responded after he was asked […]

It looks like Ben Simmons is now pretty chill about all the drama surrounding his current situation with the Philadelphia 76ers. He decided to have a bit of fun with his soap-operatic existence in a recent Instagram post. He added more fuel to the fire of the trade rumors surrounding his tenure with the Sixers. […]

A wise philosopher once said: We not double-teaming in open gym. That wise philosopher, of course, is Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker. He made the memorable remark in 2019 during an offseason pickup game. The video of it quickly went viral, with some NBA players even roasting Booker for it. Now, it seems he’s going […]

Though the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey recently reported that trade discussions pertaining to Ben Simmons between the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers were extremely brief and unproductive due to Philly’s unrealistic asking price, it’s worth considering exactly how Simmons would fit in Golden State should a deal somehow come to pass. The Warriors are, […]

After four years of puzzle-piece-shifting, the Philadelphia 76ers have come to the conclusion that Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid are not an ideal on-court pairing. This is largely due to Simmons’ inability to shoot the ball, as it’s tougher for Embiid to go to work in the post with defenders helping off of Simmons in […]

On Friday’s episode of “The Hoop Collective” podcast, host and ESPN insider Brian Windhorst pointed out the hefty fines that Philadelphia 76er Ben Simmons could be facing. As a part of his formal trade demand, Simmons recently informed the team that he will not be reporting to training camp. As this would be a violation […]

There have been numerous teams this summer linked with disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, but the Atlanta Hawks haven’t been one of them. While it seems unlikely they would actually be able to acquire the Aussie, the Hawks could potentially be involved in a three-team trade for the Sixers point-forward. Via The Athletic’s Chris […]