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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown isn’t shy about sticking up for his guys and giving them praise when they deserve it most. The 7th year Sixers mentor continued his campaign for Ben Simmons on the 2019-20 All-Defensive First Team after his stellar defensive performance in their 100-89 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons made a mockery of Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen on Friday in their nationally televised matchup in the Sixers’ homecourt. There was no love lost as the 23-year-old former Rookie of the Year dribbled past the third-year Finnish just to slam it down in transition over Markkanen’s body (via […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers is known for his elite defense, excellent passing, and penchant for pummeling dunks on slower players (which is most of them). However, even some of the most elite finishers in the game flub a layup now and then. It seems Simmons was due for one of those, as the […]

According to the latest trade rumors, Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell could be packaged in a trade offer for Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. According to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic, the 76ers are eyeing a guard who can both orchestrate the offense and shoot. Russell fits this bill. And since the […]

This past Monday, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown made some comments that appeared to be a coach defeated. The 76ers were getting ready to play the Oklahoma City Thunder when he made this statement about 76ers point guard Ben Simmons: “And this is true,” he said with a smile. “Evidently I have failed, and […]

If the Golden State Warriors trade point guard D’Angelo Russell, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is reportedly the best NBA player the Warriors think they could possibly get in return, according to Marcus Thompson II of The Athletic. Both Russell and Simmons are eligible to be traded after signing contracts this past offseason: One of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers ended their four-game losing streak on Monday following a much needed win against the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the Sixers’ 120-113 victory, Philadelphia superstar Ben Simmons spoke about his team’s recent slump, admitting that it has been frustrating, to say the least. “I hate losing,” admitted Ben Simmons, via Kevin F. Love […]

Last month, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown said he wanted Sixers star Ben Simmons to shoot at least one 3-pointer per game. Simmons, however, hasn’t done that. The former Rookie of the Year has taken only five 3s this season for the Sixers. Simmons has made just two shots from beyond the arc: #Sixers […]

The Australian wildfires have decimated the country’s wildlife and vegetation. Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons — who was born in Melbourne — posted a heartfelt message on Instagram on Friday lamenting the damage done by the fires while also offering support to the communities that have been misplaced or directly impacted by the spread: https://www.instagram.com/p/B63mJS8H4qF/ […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward and Australian native Ben Simmons lent his support to his home country via social media on Friday afternoon as bushfires engulf the Southern Hemisphere nation. As a result of extremely hot temperatures and dry weather, winds have picked up wildfires and spread the destruction, especially on the eastern coast of Australia. Millions […]

Criticism over Ben Simmons’ lack of a reliable jump shot has been mounting. But for Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand, Simmons’ jump shot is still a work in progress and is confident that he’ll be fine. Defenders have been sagging off of Simmons, which, according to analysts, messes up the Sixers’ spacing. For Brand, […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers dished out a career-high 17 assists in their win over the Detroit Pistons. Simmons’ 17 assists were part of his second triple-double of the season. The Australian also had 16 points and 13 rebounds. 🏀 FINAL SCORE THREAD 🏀 Ben Simmons dishes out a career-high 17 AST en route […]

During the Philadelphia 76ers’ matchup with the Detroit Pistons, Ben Simmons managed to complete a 360 layup. It was a difficult play for Simmons to complete given that he caught the ball with one hand in mid-air. He somehow managed to maintain his balance and see where he was relative to the basket enough to […]

The Brooklyn Nets handed the Philadelphia 76ers a 20-point loss on Sunday, an effort led by Spencer Dinwiddie, who has taken the reins after Kyrie Irving went down to injury. Following the end of the game, Sixers star Ben Simmons praised Dinwiddie: “He’s aggressive. He’s very talented,” said Simmons, according to Anthony Puccio of NetsDaily. […]

The impact that Ben Simmons provides the Philadelphia 76ers occasionally seems to create controversy among NBA analysts and fans. He clearly provides value in a multitude of ways but has limitations that continue to be emphasized. Simmons is putting together another strong season with averages of 14.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 8.4 assists, and 2.2 steals […]

Al Horford says it was tough leaving the Boston Celtics this past summer, but the All-Star big man just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play with Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons on the Sixers. Horford spent the previous three seasons in Boston before signing with the Sixers this past offseason. He signed a four-year, […]

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics took a hilarious jab at Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers in discussing Grant Williams’ 3-point struggles. Per Abby Chin of NBC Sports Boston, Brown revealed that they were teasing Williams during his 3-point drought — which was recently broken. Jaylen Brown asked about nicknames for Grant Williams during […]

Philadelphia 76ers prized guard Ben Simmons played the game of his life on Saturday, as he torched the New Orleans Pelicans for a career-high 34 points on an outstanding 12-of-14 shooting from the field. The 23-year-old also went 1-of-1 from beyond the arc, increasing his 3-point tally to a grand total of two makes throughout […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons is slowly but surely developing his jump shot. Brett Brown is encouraging the growth of this dimension of his game by encouraging him to take more triples to acclimate himself. Brown was interviewed by the press after their lopsided 141-98 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was also during this […]

Ben Simmons’ 3-point shooting — or lack thereof — has been a favorite within the NBA meme circle but the Philadelphia 76ers point guard has given fans plenty of reasons to rejoice after converting another long-distance shot. His second career 3-pointer came early in the Sixers’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday night. BEN SIMMONS […]

The Philadelphia 76ers found themselves playing catch-up early against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night, something that cost them the game as they took a 119-113 loss, their seventh loss on the road. The star duo of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons admitted the Sixers “relaxed” too much against a beatable opponent, which ultimately spelled […]

Ben Simmons of the Sixers and LeBron James of the Lakers are both represented by Klutch Sports agent Rich Paul. They both have tremendous size for players that handle the ball so much, and they are two of the more unique players in the NBA because of their skill sets and athleticism. Washington Wizards head […]

The Philadelphia 76ers entered the 2019-20 NBA season as one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference. Having just re-signed Tobias Harris this summer while also locking up Ben Simmons to an extension, the Sixers were primed to improve on a year when they came within a game of the Conference Finals. The Sixers are […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons won’t be taking — and making — clutch 3-pointers anytime soon but don’t count out having the Sixers star’s name and “three” in the same sentence during crucial moments of games. The Sixers remain undefeated at home after winning over the Indiana Pacers, 119-116. Philly has plenty to thank […]

New York Knicks power forward Taj Gibson took his frustrations out on the rim early in first quarter of Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, posterizing Sixers star Ben Simmons in the process. The poster came after Knicks rookie RJ Barrett found Gibson wide open in the post — a situation the 34-year-old veteran took […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar big man Joel Embiid bounced back in a big way on Wednesday, as he led his side to a 97-91 victory against the Sacramento Kings. Following the victory, Sixers guard/forward Ben Simmons shared his thoughts on his teammate’s huge performance, saying that he absolutely loved how dominant Embiid was throughout the evening. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been an NBA star ever since he entered the league. At 6-foot-9 with elite inside scoring and top tier passing skills, the 76er is one of the most versatile players in the NBA. With that being said, Simmons’ biggest weakness has always been his jump shot. When he moves […]

The Australian men’s national team named Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown their own coach with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on the horizon. The move coincides with Brown’s “hope” that star point-forward Ben Simmons, an Australian native, will be available for next summer’s Olympics across the Pacific. Per Niall Seewang in ESPN: […]

Did Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons really had a hand in the firing of Australian Boomers head coach Andrej Lemanis? A panel of Australian commentators certainly thinks so, after news broke that Sixers head coach Brett Brown will be taking over the coaching reigns Down Under in the  2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Panelists from OffSiders […]

Ben Simmons made his first career 3-pointer on Wednesday against the New York Knicks, garnering an NBA-wide ovation after going 0-for-17 in his previous attempts in the last two seasons. Teammate Al Horford, hype aside, looked at the potential of having another capable shooter on the floor could open up for his Philadelphia 76ers: “I […]

The NBA 2K video games aims to get as realistic as it gets, coming up with timely updates based on players’ improving or declining performance. Don’t be surprised if your 2K opponents can now hit threes using Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers point forward recently got a boost on his numbers, after […]

The Sixers were a solid team last season, posting a 51-31 record but losing to the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The team’s chemistry was good, but Ben Simmons believes it’s even better in this campaign. “Definitely,” Simmons told ESPN. “The chemistry is much better. Guys are giving up their time to bond.” […]

The heavens opened up on Wednesday night for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, as the All-Star guard made his first ever 3-pointer in his NBA career. The 23-year-old’s acumen from distance — or lack thereof — has long been identified as his Achilles heel, so Simmons’ historic make from downtown is certainly a cause for […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown is set to coach the Australian national team in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Sixers star Ben Simmons, who claims that he has known Brown all his life, is looking forward to playing for him again. “I’m excited. I’m looking forward to it. He’s coaching me now, so we have […]

It finally happened. After years of torment, hesitancy and ridicule, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons made the first 3-pointer of his career on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. Ben Simmons officially hits the first 3 of his career 😱 pic.twitter.com/Fz2l3CZ5Rf — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 21, 2019 This has been a long […]

Hall of Famer Julius Erving wasn’t among the legends to give up hope on Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, who had hyped the development of his jump shot, only to be just as reluctant to shoot the ball as in prior seasons. Through 11 games this season, Simmons has yet to attempt a 3-point shot, […]

Philadelphia 76ers fans entered the 2019-20 season with high hopes that Ben Simmons can finally take the next step in his game and incorporate a jump shot into his already dynamic offensive game. With the massive off-season hype that Simmons has been working on his jumper all summer long, they had every right to look […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons still isn’t shooting jump shots, and fans and pundits of the Sixers believe that is going to hurt the team in the playoffs. However, head coach Brett Brown is focusing on three other aspects of Simmons’ game he wants the lefty to excel in. Brown says being an elite finisher […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons has missed multiple games with a shoulder injuries, and now NBA analysts are commenting on whether the 23-year-old Aussie is even a fit longterm with the franchise. Retired NBA center Kendrick Perkins, who spent five seasons with the Oklahoma City after winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics, admitted […]