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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 […]

Philadelphia 76ers  star Ben Simmons isn’t the most well-loved figure in the NBA right now. Many believe that the former Rookie of the Year winner may have played his final game as a member of the Sixers with trade rumors spreading like wildfire. After a four-week hiatus on social media, Simmons has finally broken his […]

The Washington Wizards may have lost to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2021 playoffs, but Bradley Beal believes they played a legitimate role in exposing Sixers star Ben Simmons to the Atlanta Hawks. In a recent chat with CBS Sports, Beal was asked about losing to the Sixers and then seeing […]

Ben Simmons is quite the paradox in Philadelphia. The guard has made himself a cornerstone of the Sixers with his defense and playmaking abilities. And still, five years into his NBA career, he has still not developed a shot – at all. Now, it seems, Philadelphia is willing to see if the grass really is […]

The Sacramento Kings are rumored as a Ben Simmons suitor as the Philadelphia 76ers open up trade conversations involving the young All-Star. The Sixers reportedly want an All-Star-caliber player in return for Simmons, though, and that means the Kings would likely have to give up De’Aaron Fox to make a trade work. If Philly actually […]

In a league where the unthinkable regularly happens, can a Boston Celtics-Ben Simmons marriage actually be on the table if the famed franchise worked out a trade agreement with the Philadelphia 76ers? The Sixers have officially placed Simmons on the trade block. Rightfully so, they want an All-Star caliber player in exchange for their guard. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially placed Ben Simmons on the trade block. They reportedly want an All-Star caliber player in return. Whether they get their wishes or not is still a matter of wait-and-see. After all, Simmons’ draft stock plummeted after that poor showing in the playoffs. The Spurs can offer DeMar DeRozan, their lone […]

It’s no secret: the Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing perimeter play-making and shooting this offseason. Simultaneously, they’re looking to ease the ball-handling burden around LeBron James and create more space for James and Anthony Davis to operate. A bona fide third star would be ideal, but the Lakers’ lack of cap flexibility and blue-chip assets […]

The NBA offseason is already in full swing as trade rumors have swirled about regarding some of the biggest names in the league. One name to watch is Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, who has grown out of favor in Philly, even more after a disappointing playoff performance. It was reported that the Sixers have […]

In the words of the great Michael Scott: “It’s finally happening.” That kind of sums up the rumor dropped by Shams Charania of The Athletic, who notes that the Philadelphia 76ers are finally shopping around Sixers point guard Ben Simmons. The 76ers have opened up trade conversations surrounding Simmons and have engaged with teams, sources […]

Does a world exist where the Philadelphia 76ers trade Ben Simmons to the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason? Over the past weeks, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been drawing a ton of flak after his subpar performance in the playoffs which led to his team’s disappointing second-round exit. Due to his shooting woes and […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons appears to be on the trading block. After a horrible postseason run, it looks like the Sixers are now inclined to parting ways with the All-Star point guard. As it turns out, however, Philly won’t be sending Simmons to the Cavs in a deal centered around Kevin Love and Collin […]

The New York Knicks made a return to the playoffs this season but were a first-round exit. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been in trade rumors after a bad playoff performance. Despite his flaws, Simmons is still an elite player who would fit perfectly in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s system. Thibodeau is a defensive-minded […]

The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Playoffs in what feels like an eternity ago. However, it really hasn’t been that long and the jokes keep pouring in regarding Ben Simmons after his disastrous playoff performance. On Saturday at the ESPYS, the Sixers point guard (for now, at least) was absolutely […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons has been in a lot of trade rumors as of late following his horrendous performance in the 2021 playoffs. However, if you’re going to ask his Sixers teammate Seth Curry, he doesn’t want the playmaker to go anywhere. During his appearance on the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament, Curry […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are coming off yet another disappointing season that resulted in missing the postseason. However, things turned around at the end of the year as the Wolves were able to find winning ways with head coach Chris Finch’s (took over for Ryan Saunders during the season) message being bought into. Minnesota also got […]

After finishing with the best record in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers failed to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals. They lost in Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks despite holding home court advantage. Many pundits credited Philly’s downfall to All-Star guard Ben Simmons. With yet another disappointing playoff run under Simmons’ belt, the […]

All eyes will be on Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Fans and analysts will anticipate if the two parties will continue their partnership or end it via trade. After his poor showing in the playoffs, no one’s riding the Simmons hype-train anymore. His top-notch playmaking skills have been vastly overshadowed by his […]

Philadelphia 76ers all-star guard Ben Simmons had arguably his worst playoff performance this season. Simmons’ performance was so bad that he was a victim of jokes and criticism both on social media and on TV. From his poor shooting to barely making an impact to seal the series versus the Atlanta Hawks, it’s fair to […]

There’s been no shortage of superstar names being linked to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. One of the more intriguing ideas would be to bring in the talented, yet flawed Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers point forward has been much maligned for the Sixers’ playoff struggles after being a virtual non-factor offensively when they […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have an exciting young core starring Karl-Anthony Towns, D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Edwards that showed promise at the end of the season, but they still finished just 23-49 and also lost their draft pick to the Golden State Warriors because of the Russell trade. The Timberwolves have been bad since trading Jimmy […]

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey just started off his summer in style by dropping a ton of coins to purchase a very rare Ben Simmons Moment on NBA Top Shot. On Monday, Morey paid a whopping $4,444 to snag one of the most expensive collectibles under Simmons’ name in the NBA Top Shot […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers season came to an end, it was star guard Ben Simmons who had the overwhelming amount of blame pointed in his direction. The Sixers were booted in round two, way earlier than anyone had expected so someone had to shoulder the blame and it went in the direction of Simmons. While […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons just went through a brutal postseason as the Sixers suffered a disappointing second-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks, with his offensive struggles at the center of it all. The assumption is Daryl Morey is going to look to make a trade, but there’s concern that Simmons’ trade value is […]

The Philadelphia 76ers-Ben Simmons partnership has likely reached its end. After Trusting The Process for years, it’s fair to argue that it needs to change. This year’s postseason was the best opportunity for the Sixers to make it to the NBA Finals and perhaps even win it all — only to come up short in […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to be title contenders once again with the return of Klay Thompson next season. According to Stephen A. Smith, however, there is one move they can do to be surefire champions: trade for Ben Simmons. In fact, Stephen A. has a trade proposal in mind to get that done […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has been the subject of ridicule after his less than stellar showing in the playoffs. But once upon a time, the former number one pick was actually drawing comparisons to another pretty decent point forward – LeBron James. The two both had physically imposing frames while being able to move […]

The NBA playoffs aren’t even over yet, but the Ben Simmons trade saga is already in full swing. The Philadelphia 76ers point forward has been the subject of trade rumors virtually since the final buzzer sounded for his Sixers. 76ers coach Doc Rivers, who had previously expressed his uncertainty on Simmons’ future in Philly, was […]