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The Ben Simmons saga continues to be one of the most intriguing storylines in this year’s NBA off season. Simmons, who had a mediocre year with the Sixers last season, has made it clear that he wants out of Philadelphia. According to several reports, he hasn’t stayed in touch with any of his teammates and […]

Ben Simmons–despite all the criticisms he has received for his lack of shooting and aggressive mentality–has been a key player for the Philadelphia 76ers over the past few years. With that said, Danny Green understands a lot of things will change should the Sixers trade him this offseason or at some point in 2021-22. Speaking […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors were identified as the two teams that showed the most interest in Ben Simmons, the Philadelphia 76ers’ want-away star. As it turns out, however, the Sixers weren’t too pleased with what these two teams had to offer, which eventually led to a potential trade deal falling through. According […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has been the center of attention when it comes to trade talks after his disappointing postseason. While he could still be on his way out, it appears the Sixers tried to get rid of him for a much bigger star earlier this year. Per The Athletic’s Sham Charania, Philly was […]

While the trade rumors involving the Philadelphia 76ers sending Ben Simmons elsewhere have really died down, there’s still a belief among many in the NBA that he has played his last game in Philly. Via Shams Charania of The Athletic, many executives in the league expect a trade to happen sooner rather than later. So […]

While trade rumors involving Ben Simmons have been circulating the NBA mediasphere all offseason, it appears that Simmons might have to start yet another season in Philadelphia despite a clear strain between the two parties. On a recent episode of “Brian Windhorst and the Hoop Collective,” the titular host said that there just haven’t been […]

The NBA season saw a whole host of players who raised their stock and perception around the league. Take Devin Booker, for example, as the two-time All-Star has successfully proven that he can score as well or even better in the biggest of stages, silencing the “empty stats” argument. Similarly, Trae Young, who wasn’t even […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers really want to trade Ben Simmons, as has been the talk all offseason long, then Jalen Rose thinks they may have to wait for a bit. Simmons appears to be firm on wanting to be traded away from the Sixers, and Philly seems to feel the same way. However, the team’s […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are coming off a season where they finished as the top seed in the Eastern Conference. And yet because of all the controversy surrounding Ben Simmons, their offseason has been nothing but an endless wave of trade rumors The Sixers just locked up franchise player Joel Embiid for the long haul to […]

Despite trade rumors seemingly dying down of late, it still appears that both Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are still pursuing a trade away from Philly for the former Rookie of the Year. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been heavily linked to a swoop for the Sixers’ want-away star, but at this point, there appears […]

There are three difficult things in the world: 1. Find true love, 2. Achieve world peace, and 3. Be a Philadelphia 76ers fan. It’s extra hard these days for the Sixers faithful with the Ben Simmons drama dragging longer than the Twilight saga. Simmons is still not communicating with the team, including coach Doc Rivers […]

Ben Simmons is still on the Philadelphia 76ers’ active roster despite the deafening trade buzz surrounding him since the end of their last playoff run. The longer he remains on the Sixers, the more awkward it becomes given how loudly he was being shopped around the league by GM Daryl Morey. But it sounds like […]

Despite endless news that the writing is on the wall for Ben Simmons in Philadelphia, the 76ers point forward remains very visibly still on the roster. Sixers president Daryl Morey has evidently tried to generate as much value for his star by asking for absurdly high trade packages in return. But as we draw closer and […]

Right now, it doesn’t look like the Philadelphia 76ers will enter the 2021-22 season with Ben Simmons on their roster. Rumors have been rife about an impending move away from the Sixers for the All-Star point guard, and at this point, it truly feels like a blockbuster deal is going to be announced any day […]

While there is still a glimmer of hope that Ben Simmons starts the 2021-22 season in a Philadelphia Sixers uniform, the possibility of this happening is becoming bleaker by the day. Right now, it appears that the All-Star point guard is doing everything he can to force his way out of Philadelphia. This reportedly includes […]

Seemingly every summer now, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons posts his workout videos showing his improved range—raising hopes that he has finally addressed his biggest weakness. The 2021 offseason is no different, but this time, NBA fans are no longer believing the hype. During the latest Chris Johnson Hoops game in Los Angeles, the Sixers […]

Ben Simmons has been an enigma for the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. The trade rumors around the Sixers star have been virtually endless, and that has created an obvious strain on his relationship with the team. That’s why Simmons had reportedly cut contact with the Sixers’ brass as the speculation continued to heat up in […]

You could argue that one of the most underrated elements of LeBron James’ game is his passing. It looks like Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball doesn’t agree with this notion entirely. Ball was recently asked to rank the best passers in the NBA today, and his response probably won’t sit too well with LeBron (h/t […]

In case you missed it, Patrick Beverley just got traded for the second time in just a matter of days. After being shipped off by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Memphis Grizzlies, the veteran guard is now on his way to the Minnesota Timberwolves following another trade agreement between the Grizzlies and the Wolves. […]

Joel Embiid isn’t going anywhere. The Philadelphia 76ers star just locked in a massive extension that keeps him on the team until 2027. The Sixers star’s signing was reported by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is finalizing a four-year, $196 million supermax contract extension, sources told ESPN. — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) August […]

One of the biggest names that have been involved in trade rumors during this offseason is Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard. Alongside the Blazers, another team that’s been on the cusp of a franchise-shifting move would be the Philadelphia 76ers and their struggling playmaker Ben Simmons who, like Lillard, has been heavily involved in a […]

Ben Simmons is on his way out of the Philadelphia 76ers. At this point, it feels like only a miracle would prevent him from parting ways with the Sixers in the offseason. Previous reports suggested that Simmons has been ignoring calls from the Sixers and that he’s pretty much ghosted them as trade talks heat […]

The Ben Simmons experience is on its last legs in Philadelphia. The likelihood that the 76ers point forward isn’t traded before the season starts is reportedly slim to none at this point. That’s why his veteran teammate Danny Green made sure to leave some advice for the embattled All-Star. As his separation from the Sixers […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are trading Ben Simmons. That has been a certainty we’ve all known for quite some time. But as the offseason has dragged on, the 3-time All-Star has stayed stagnant on the Sixers’ roster. After all the trade chatter that has circulated throughout the past couple of weeks, it seems nearly impossible that […]

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 […]