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Another day, another zero update on Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers star is still one of the coveted stars in the NBA offseason, as many believe he’s going to jump ship to another team. The Golden State Warriors are one of the squads reportedly at the forefront of trying to acquire Simmons, who has cut […]

The Ben Simmons trade rumors aren’t slowing down anytime soon, even though it looks like the Philadelphia 76ers are in no rush to trade the All-Star. There are teams with “varying degrees of interest” in Simmons, but the Sixers’ asking price is exorbitant right now. This despite rumors of Simmons effectively ghosting the organization. Danny […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and All-Star Ben Simmons are making the situation in Philly more awkward as each day passes. Simmons, who had a horrible playoff finish, is on the trade market, but it seems like the 76ers have yet to find a fair package in return. It doesn’t help that Simmons has been ignoring fellow […]

Several eyes have been trained on Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers for the longest time. They’re not the powerhouse with a target on their backs. Instead, teams are more interested in Lillard’s immediate future in Rip City. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Lillard’s status with the Blazers could affect the rumored trade discussions involving […]

There doesn’t seem to be a whole lot going on with the Ben Simmons trade situation at the moment. While there are rumors out there suggesting Simmons isn’t communicating with the Philadelphia 76ers and is prepared to force a trade, the Sixers don’t seem to be in any rush to move the young All-Star. They’re […]

The Golden State Warriors are bent on reclaiming their seat alongside the league’s elite teams. Yet, true to Joe Lacob’s “light years” claim, the Dubs are looking for more pieces to bolster their stacked lineup. Ben Simmons’ name has been floating for quite some time as a potential trade acquisition for the Warriors. It presents […]

The continued drama between the Sixers and Ben Simmons and what they plan on doing gets more fascinating by the day. Kendrick Perkins of ESPN hopped on The Jump and per Sixerswire.usatoday.com, Perk discussed what he is hearing from the Simmons side of things as it pertains to how he views the Sixers. “Ben Simmons […]

After a productive first week of free agency, the Philadelphia 76ers still have some work to do, especially with all the drama surrounding Ben Simmons and their next plan of action to move the young point guard. Despite Simmons wanting out of Philly and the Sixers currently unable to move him, they have still made […]

In a summer tradition that has become less and less surprising to see, we have viral videos of Ben Simmons shooting a basketball. The Sixers have yet to decide what exactly they are going to do this offseason with the all-star guard/forward but, that doesn’t mean tradition goes away. Rondo & Ben Simmons CASHING OUT […]

With the Tokyo Olympics in the books, Damian Lillard can return his focus on his future in the NBA. As of now, he’s still a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. But of course, rumors have been ripe over the past few months that he could land elsewhere in the offseason. Lillard is arguably the […]

Australian superstar Ben Simmons opted out of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics because he said he wanted to focus on his individual skill development after the Philadelphia Sixers’ early playoff elimination. Boomers head coach Brian Goorjian expressed his support for the Sixers star’s decision to withdraw from the Olympic team as he said: I have spoken […]

A recent report suggested that Ben Simmons’ preference for a trade would be going from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Golden State Warriors. The problem is, even if the Sixers do end up trading Simmons elsewhere, he has very little, if any leverage in the situation. Odds have now been released, via Betonline.ag on where […]

Something NBA fans are paying close attention to is the rumor of a Golden Warriors-Ben Simmons trade. Fans went crazy as the different stories circulated to various news outlets. If this were to happen, it would be costly. It would more than likely be too expensive to make a move. Here are some reasons why […]

The fallout has been evident as Ben Simmons has reportedly cut off any communication from the Philadelphia Sixers. The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers are eyeing the star. The relationship between Simmons and the Sixers is now fractured beyond repair. Per Bleacher Report’s Jason Dumas, the point guard has not returned any of […]

Ben Simmons could have already played his last game in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform. There have already been multiple reports pertaining to the Sixers’ efforts in trying to trade away the three-time All-Star following what was another disappointing campaign for Philly. As it turns out, Simmons could be on his way to California, with the […]

In recent weeks, Philadelphia Sixers star point guard Ben Simmons’ name has been constantly flying around in trade rumors. The Portland Trail Blazers, the Golden State Warriors, and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly interested in the disgruntled star. However, the Blazers and the Raptors might get disappointed after a recent report that says Ben Simmons […]

Did you have a Ben Simmons-Warriors marriage happening this offseason? According to a report, the Sixers star has cut off all communication with Philadelphia, only going through his agent, making a push to play for Golden State. It’s worth noting, as the report does, that Simmons has absolutely zero leverage. So a Ben Simmons trade […]

Danny Green is returning to the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $20 million deal. Green was a key cog in the Sixers’ lineup last season, so bringing him back was a priority. Sixers president Daryl Morey took to Twitter Wednesday night with some reaction to the news, and in the process he seemed to hint […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been constantly tied to the Philadelphia 76ers for a move this offseason. But instead of it being a big splash for Ben Simmons, LA reached out to their former backup center Dwight Howard. Dwight signed on to run it back with LeBron James & Co as LA positions themselves for […]

It almost feels like Ben Simmons’ name has been drowned out by the frenzy of Day 1 of free agency. It’s no secret that the Philadelphia 76ers have been trying to trade their star point guard, but at this point, it looks like this narrative between Simmons and the Sixers is taking a significant turn. […]

It’s been a wild day of moves around the NBA and Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons had to chime in amid rumors of him being dealt continue to surge. Simmons’ name is one of the bigger ones that have been floating around this offseason but, as of right now, it seems that the three-time All-Star’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers still have Ben Simmons and have yet to find a trade partner for the talented point guard. Reports came out that Simmons is likely to be dealt by the Sixers, but their asking price is a lot. Well, the Sixers’ asking price remains high, according to David Aldridge of The Athletic. “The […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made it no secret that Ben Simmons is on the trade market. On Thursday, reports came out that the Sixers rejected a gigantic trade offer from the Golden State Warriors for Simmons prior to the NBA Draft on Thursday. Let’s just say, this didn’t go over very well with some Sixers […]

The Golden State Warriors have rejected the Philadelphia 76ers’ blockbuster trade proposal for All-Star Ben Simmons, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Sixers reportedly offered up Simmons in a trade to the Warriors for James Wiseman, Andrew Wiggins, picks No. 7 and 14 in the 2021 NBA Draft and two future first-rounders. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been in a lot of hot water lately after an abysmal performance in the second-round playoff series loss against the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons left the floor at Wells Fargo Center to some chants of “Trade Ben Simmons” from Sixers fans. How heartbreaking that must have felt when looking back […]

The Philadelphia 76ers appear destined to ship away talented guard Ben Simmons in a deal before the 2021-2022 NBA season begins. However, the asking price for Simmons is sure to be a lot– and rightfully so. He was a finalist for Defensive Player of the Year, and despite his playoff struggles, he is still a […]

After a disappointing playoff run by Ben Simmons and the Philadephia 76ers, the young star has constantly seen his name swirling in NBA trade rumors this offseason. Multiple teams have been rumored to be interested in Ben Simmons, with the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors, and Washington Wizards currently viewed as the most likely landing spots. […]

A report from The Action Network’s Matt Moore came across the wire Monday that the Toronto Raptors had rejected a Ben Simmons trade offer from the Philadelphia 76ers involving Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Now, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reports the talks between the […]

Did the Philadelphia 76ers just get left on read all offseason? That was the latest buzz surrounding the Sixers and their polarizing star Ben Simmons. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer appeared on The Gastroenteritis Blues, where he revealed that the former first overall pick had virtually gone AWOL on the Sixers. Via Liberty Ballers: I’m not […]

Did the Toronto Raptors just deny a blockbuster trade offer from the Philadelphia 76ers that would’ve sent Ben Simmons to Canada in exchange for a few starters? Obviously, it’s the offseason and the rumor mill is spinning like crazy so it’s best to take this in with a grain of salt. Apparently, according to a […]

If anyone thought there wouldn’t be multiple layers of drama to Ben Simmons’ offseason with the Sixers, think again. As if things weren’t on edge after a deflating, disappearing act by Simmons in the NBA playoffs, now it appears the all-star has a follow-up act this offseason for Philly. The Sixers need to decide this […]

If there’s one thing clear about the NBA offseason, it’s this: The Golden State Warriors will always be involved in any kind of rumor. The phone lines must be ringing off the hook for the Warriors, who continue to be busy as they hope to tinker with their roster to maximize main man Stephen Curry’s […]

Ben Simmons has been a name constantly in trade talks ever since his infamous showing, or lack thereof, against the Atlanta Hawks in the second round. But even as the offseason enters full swing, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t gained any serious momentum towards dealing their star point forward. It appears the reason why has been […]

The NBA offseason is really about to heat up, with trade talks already happening around the league. Teams are already engaging with each other for potential deals and this includes the Philadelphia 76ers, who had a disappointing finish to their 2020-21 season. All-Star Ben Simmons has been the main headline surrounding Sixers trade chatter as […]

The expectation around Ben Simmons is that his time in Philadelphia is coming to an end. The 76ers point forward has been the most likely star on the move among the big names mentioned in the rumor mill this offseason. While the usual suspects like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors have […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to improve their roster for the 2021-22 campaign, but they are searching for reinforcements through trades and free agency instead of the 2021 NBA Draft. With that said, the Sixers have been rumored to be shopping their 28th pick for a veteran player that can help them now or a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been making headlines of late amid rumors surrounding a potential move away from the Sixers. Right now, though, the 25-year-old’s name is being dragged into a rather shocking controversy with an entirely different context. Actor Michael Blackson, who claims to be close friends (or at least he used to […]

After weeks of being linked to the Golden State Warriors, it appears that Sixers guard Ben Simmons won’t end up in the Bay Area. Philly continues to have trade talks with various organizations throughout the NBA regarding Simmons, but according to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, the Warriors can’t meet the Sixers’ asking […]

If the Portland Trail Blazers ever genuinely indulge in trade inquiries for Damian Lillard, the Philadelphia 76ers should be at the front of the line. The 76ers need Damian Lillard more than any other NBA contender. Reality check: the 76ers aren’t winning the NBA Finals with this bunch. They can wish upon a star all […]