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After the Philadelphia 76ers were sent home packing by the Atlanta Hawks, head coach Doc Rivers raised doubts about the future of Ben Simmons with the team. However, it looks like the Sixers are still trying to make it work. When Rivers refused to answer whether he still believes Simmons can be the point guard […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is catching a lot of heat for his playoff failures after the Sixers’ brutal second-round series loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Simmons’ lack of a jumper, horrific foul shooting and general lack of offensive aggression often rendered him unplayable in crunch time. The conversation surrounding Simmons’ jumper, or lack of […]

Yes, it was a disastrous end to the season for both Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA playoffs had turned into a wide open race, providing the type of parity that hasn’t been seen in years. It seemed to be the perfect opportunity for the 76ers to pounce on the opportunity. Instead, they […]

Everything was looking up for the Philadelphia 76ers before the playoffs started. They had a talented roster, a championship-caliber coach in Doc Rivers, and finished the regular season as the East’s top seed. What many didn’t expect was Ben Simmons totally bottoming out when it mattered.  We take a look below at how the former […]

The image of Ben Simmons passing up an easy dunk or layup in the fourth quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ awful Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks is going to haunt the Sixers and their fans for a long time. Sadly, it was the perfect culmination of Simmons’ woes in these playoffs. Despite being […]

This was supposed to be the year for the Sixers. Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets were already eliminated, there’s no real powerhouse super team in the Western Conference that’s still kicking and Philadelphia was destined to make this their run. And then everything came crashing down in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks. Not […]

NBA Twitter is arguably the most reactionary group on the internet, bar none. One game, nay, one solitary play could be enough for an online mob to form calling for the head of an underperforming All-Star. Angry internet voices swarmed the conclusion of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks series, targeting Ben Simmons as their […]

The 2020-21 Philadelphia 76ers roster seemed to be the best version of the team so far, as it’s comprised of two stars, talented role players, and veterans with championship experience. Despite that, the Sixers fell in the NBA playoffs at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks—the weaker team on paper. The latest defeat marks the […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons had a bad series against the Atlanta Hawks. But that’s putting it lightly. Like a mild hot sauce. But if we want to put him on fiery blast with the juice of ghost peppers slowly being dropped on his eye, Simmons had an atrocious, horrifying, unacceptable series against the Hawks. […]

Ben Simmons has been receiving a lot of hate after the Philadelphia 76ers’ Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Several people–including his Sixers teammate Joel Embiid–also criticized him for a botched play in a crucial moment in the fourth quarter that proved to be costly. For those who missed it, with a little over […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons was at the receiving end of some NSFW remarks after his embarrassing performance in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks. The Australian was the first Sixers star who was immediately thrown under the bus by the very passionate fanbase in Philadelphia hours after the Sixers were officially eliminated from the […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid once again saw his season end bitterly after dropping Game 7 to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The Sixers had several chances to get the victory and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals but they simply couldn’t close out the gritty Hawks. Embiid was once again visibly dejected after […]

Joel Embiid is basically blaming Ben Simmons for the Philadelphia 76ers’ shocking upset loss in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks. The Sixers lost to the Hawks on Sunday by a final score of 103-96, and Simmons certainly did not have a lot of contribution with his five points (though he did finish with eight […]

To say that Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons struggled in the clutch against the Atlanta Hawks is quite an understatement. The three-time All-Star was virtually non-existent down the stretch for the Sixers as his offensive struggles in the last four games against the Hawks. If you think I’m making this up well then scroll down […]

Let the crazy offseason trade rumblings begin. Just moments after the Philadelphia 76ers were ousted in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, the buzz on trading All-Star Ben Simmons started up in an instant. NBA insider Marc Stein noted that the Sixers’ plans are clear this offseason. But while they may be interested, it’s the […]

It sure looks like Doc Rivers is not happy with Ben Simmons, or at least with his performance in the crucial Game 7 that saw the Philadelphia 76ers lose to the Atlanta Hawks. When asked postgame if he still believes Simmons can be a point guard for a championship team, Rivers shrugged it off and […]

Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young’s best play of the evening came at the defensive end after he intimidated the hell out of Philadelphia 76ers big guard Ben Simmons in a crucial point of their Game 7 duel on Sunday. For context, Young is 6’1″ while Simmons is 6’11”. I can’t even describe what Ben Simmons […]

Doc Rivers is on the wrong end of history once again after his Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 of their playoffs series. After the shocking defeat of the East’s top seeds, the Sixers head coach has now tied Rick Adelman for the longest losing streak in Game 7s by any […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are staring right at a do-or-die Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks. Ben Simmons hasn’t exactly had the greatest series thus far, but Shaq wants him to step up for one big reason. The Big Diesel called out the Sixers star during the postgame show after the wild Bucks-Nets Game 7, challenging […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were fighting for their season on Friday night in Game 6 against Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks. The Sixers did an outstanding job to avoid a season-ending defeat, and as it turns out, Philly stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons relied on one particular secret weapon that led them to a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame the Atlanta Hawks by winning Game 6 on Friday night. Joel Embiid has stayed rather consistent throughout the postseason this year, playing as one of the best in the league. Tobias Harris decided to show up too, as his 24 points on the night helped elevate the 76ers past the Hawks. […]

Ben Simmons was obviously happy and motivated after the Philadelphia 76ers forced a Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, but he caught some unnecessary heat over his postgame reaction to the victory. The Sixers got the much-needed W, 104-99, in Game 6 over the Hawks to set up a do-or-die showdown on Monday. Sure enough, […]

It’s no secret that Ben Simmons isn’t exactly the most well-loved figure in the NBA right now. The Philadelphia 76ers star has struggled for virtually the entire playoffs and at this point, whispers of a trade away from the Sixers in the offseason continue to grow louder and louder. As it turns out, however, Simmons’ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers blew Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks in epic fashion, throwing away a 26-point advantage and totally melting down in crunch time to suffer a stunning 109-106 defeat. The top-seeded Sixers are now on the brink of elimination after choking away consecutive games in this second-round series. Ben Simmons is taking a […]

Back in 2016, during the build-up to the NBA Draft, Chauncey Billups came out with a rather controversial take on the whole Ben Simmons situation. Five years later and it looks like Billups’ hot take has aged quite well. At that point in time, the Philadelphia 76ers had the first overall pick for the coming […]

The Philadelphia 76ers fell apart in the final quarter of Game 5 on Wednesday night. They held a 26 point lead at halftime, just for Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks to make a spectacular comeback. Joel Embiid and Seth Curry were not to blame, as the two of them combined for 73 points. However, […]

Wednesday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks came down to the wire in the final minutes of the game. The 76ers held a 62-40 lead heading into halftime and maintained a big lead through the third quarter. However, the Hawks pushed through and dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 40-19 and stunning […]

Ben Simmons’ woes at the charity stripe continue to be a major storyline for the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons stunk it up again at the line in the Sixers’ horrific 109-106 Game 5 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, making just four of his 14 attempts as his team blew a 26-point lead to […]

Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson is in awe of the Atlanta Hawks’ incredible comeback in Game 5 of their series against the Philadelphia 76ers, and he knows exactly how they pulled it off. After witnessing how the Hawks’ erased a 22-point halftime deficit to win 109-106, Johnson praised Nate McMillan for guiding his team […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers looked to be in firm control of their second-round series against the Atlanta Hawks after Game 3. But after two massive choke jobs in Games 4 and 5, things have gotten downright nightmarish for the Sixers in a hurry. In their Game 4 collapse, there were a million and […]

Ben Simmons had more misses from the free throw line than his points in Game 5 on Wednesday. Read that again. If you’re a Philadelphia 76ers fan, don’t. Simmons’ shooting woes continue to haunt the Sixers as they had a monumental meltdown against the Atlanta Hawks, blowing a 26-point lead to lose the game. Simmons […]

Another day, another rough night from the charity stripe for Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons. The 24-year-old struggled once again from the free-throw line on Wednesday night as the Sixers dropped a pivotal Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks with the Hawks taking a huge 3-2 series lead. Simmons was again ice-cold from the line. […]

Ben Simmons is a phenomenal talent. But as we all know by now, shooting isn’t exactly the Philadelphia 76ers star’s forte. That’s why this one Sixers fan tried his best to help the All-Star on a free throw attempt in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks. Unfortunately, the tips didn’t get through to the Sixers […]

After a month or so into the postseason, there have been quite a number of players who have stood out from the crowd. There are those who need no introduction, like Kevin Durant after his 49-point masterpiece, but there are some who are flying below everyone’s radar, even if they’re performing well in the NBA […]

Joel Embiid is the most important player for the Philadelphia 76ers, but for them to unleash their true potential, Ben Simmons needs to be that X-factor. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers said so as much after the team’s Game 4 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Hawks. Speaking to reporters a day after the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are up 2-1 on the Atlanta Hawks after three games of their second-round series. The Sixers have momentum on their side ahead of Monday night’s matchup after two consecutive wins. The Hawks will need to make the necessary adjustments to tie the series on their home floor. The Hawks jumped out in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took a 2-1 series lead after defeating the Atlanta Hawks 127-111 in Game 3 on Friday. The Sixers have done a better job containing Trae Young and the rest of the deep Hawks rotation since Game 1, and Joel Embiid has proven to be the difference-maker despite playing on a torn meniscus. […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons scored just four points in the first half of their Game 3 playoffs showdown with the Atlanta Hawks. Surprisingly, he finished with 18 points. That sudden turnaround in performance, however, could be credited to Joel Embiid who had a simple but encouraging message for the Sixers playmaker at half time. […]

Call Draymond Green impressed with Ben Simmons’ latest performance for the Philadelphia 76ers. In Game 3 of their second-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, Simmons just showed the Golden State Warriors star and everyone else who watched how dominant and impactful he can be. The Sixers, behind Simmons, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris, took down […]