Ben Simmons Articles - Page 55

The Sixers will be in Detroit on Tuesday night for a match-up against the Pistons, but it sounds like they could be without the service of Ben Simmons, who’s been dealing with a bit of back soreness. According to a report from Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia, Simmons, who did not participate in Monday’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons suffered a back injury Saturday night at home against the Orlando Magic and will not return to the game. The Sixers say that Simmons, the reigning Rookie of the Year, has back tightness. Ben Simmons has back tightness and will NOT return for the #sixers. — Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA) October […]

New season, same old Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers’ star point-forward recorded a triple-double Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls at home, finishing with 13 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in the Sixers’ 127-108 win. According to the Associated Press (h/t NJ.com), Simmons became the first player in Sixers’ franchise history to record a triple-double in a […]

Utah Jazz second-year shooting guard Donovan Mitchell was the runner-up to Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons in the 2018 Rookie of the Year voting. Mitchell averaged 20.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game during his rookie season. Simmons, meanwhile, posted 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 8.2 assists, and also registered 38 double-doubles and 12 triple-doubles. The narrative […]

Each season, approximately 80 fresh faces get the chance to step out on the sacred floor and witness their lifelong dream come true. While the rookies themselves are more than eager to showcase their talent on the big stage, there is a platoon of fans, analysts and journalists just waiting to prematurely smack on a […]

Philadelphia 76ers sensation Ben Simmons is one who likes to have his game do all the talking. So much so, that former Sixers assistant coach Lloyd Pierce claims that the 22-year-old Australian would much rather drop a triple-double than engage in any in-game smack talk. “You start barking at Ben, he just smiles,” says Pierce, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have adopted the mantra of “Trust The Process,” a phrase that resonates with former general manager Sam Hinkie and his patience with Joel Embiid, a two-year absentee from the Sixers’ roster and a player who ultimately took the mantle as the face of the franchise. Yet that view was challenged in only […]

As each passing day inches us closer to the greatest spectacle in basketball, the excitement just continues to build towards the NBA season opener. For fans and wannabe GM’s that also means that the excitement of fantasy basketball season will be upon us. Before fantasy teams go head-to-head and get locked-and-loaded in their leagues, let us […]

Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons raced one another for the Rookie of the Year trophy last season, and a rivalry began to develop between the Utah Jazz phenom and the Philadelphia 76ers stud. While Mitchell says there’s no bad blood between he and Simmons, the Jazz star did mention a “competitive tension” among the teams […]

As another NBA season is set to begin in ten days, it’s not only the teams themselves that are putting the final touches to their roster. Fans all over the globe are also scrambling to put together the most formidable roster possible in each of their fantasy basketball leagues. To better help you in strategizing […]

Sixers forward Ben Simmons has been encouraged by the progress he has seen in Markelle Fultz, a player who reportedly has given him nightmares off the dribble during practice sessions. Fultz has been working incessantly this offseason after coming back from a shoulder injury in his rookie year, showing glimpses of a new-and-improved shooting form […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have a strange dynamic on their team. Joel Embiid — the starting center — shoots more threes than Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz, two of the team’s most important guards. Embiid took 214 threes last season while Simmons and Fultz combined for 12. Granted, Fultz missed a large chunk of the season, […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons showed his teammates why they can never fall asleep in front of him. Simmons used an Instagram filter to clown his Sixers teammates following their game against the Dallas Mavericks in China. This is why you have to stay awake around your teammates, especially in the age of social media. Don’t […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially filed a trademark for “Trust The Process,” a catchphrase that motivated the Sixers’ growth into one of the hottest commodities in the league. The 76ers filed a trademark for TRUST THE PROCESS on Sept 26. The team has never attempted to protect the phrase, until now. The filing indicates the […]

Per HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons says that Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is his favorite NBA player. Who's your favorite international player? Ben Simmons: "Dirk. First of all, he's in Like Mike – one of my favorite movies! Plus, he's a freak. The fact that he's still playing and getting […]

Philadelphia Sixers forward Ben Simmons is coming off a rousing Rookie of the Year season, but his desire to strive and better himself as a player hasn’t stopped after just one successful season. Simmons wants to become a lockdown defender, so long as it doesn’t get on the way of his main target — an […]

Deciding between Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid is like choosing between chocolate and strawberry ice cream. There’s no wrong choice. The Sixers are committed to both players and they plan to build the entire makeup of the roster around the unique skill sets — not to mention, personalities — of Simmons and Embiid. But who is […]

It’s obvious that Tom Thibodeau is uneasy about trading away Jimmy Butler. It’s even more obvious when his asking price is Ben Simmons. But according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, the Timberwolves asked for Simmons in return for Butler. O’Connor appeared on The Bill Simmons Podcast, where he said: “One of the things that […]

Thursday, Tristan Thompson declared the Cleveland Cavaliers the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. Ben Simmons of the Sixers fired back at the comment. It looks like the East is going to be interesting at the very least. The NBA is really back 😂 pic.twitter.com/dFimL3eA7b — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 27, 2018 Obviously, Thompson’s […]

Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Ben Simmons isn’t looking to be just a nightmare on the offensive end of the floor, the Sixers phenom also wants to be one of the best defenders in the league. The Philly Inquirer’s Kieth Pompey tweeted a video of the Sixers guard, claiming that he wants to make it to […]

Philadelphia 76ers stud and 2017-18 Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons is focusing on improving one of the major flaws of his game: free-throw shooting. Ben Simmons doing free throws as #Sixers first training camp practice wraps up. Very deliberately working on keeping his elbow locked. Results are a hit and miss, but addressing that […]

With how he has played last season, it is hard to imagine that Philadelphia 76ers phenom Ben Simmons is still a rookie. Averaging 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, his near triple-double performances night in and out are seemingly machine-like. Despite being deserving of the Rookie of the Year award, it did […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has presented an explanation on his rather questionable shooting ability. According to the Sixers sophomore, no one has ever formally taught him the fundamentals of shooting the basketball. This is quite an astounding revelation from one of the best young players in the game today. Simmons recently addressed the press […]

Philadelphia 76ers star point-forward Ben Simmons is a one of a kind talent in the league. Blessed with the physical tools of a big man paired with the speed, agility, and court vision of a guard, he is a natural mismatch for any team on offense and defense. Despite averaging a near triple-double with 15.8 […]

Ben Simmons came into the NBA with high expectations after being picked No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft. After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, Simmons played for the first time last year and won a somewhat controversial Rookie of the Year award while leading the Sixers to […]

There is no bigger honor in basketball than being a part of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Imagine having your name called for your contributions in your league and how it has affected the world of basketball, there must be no feeling in the world that could top the esteem that this prestige […]

Speaking to reporters Tuesday at the 2018-19 media luncheon, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown said Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz will play together during the upcoming season. Brown, who has been around the game for a while, understands there will be some growing pains when Simmons and Fultz are on the court together. However, […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has quickly become one of the most-recognizable faces in the NBA. The 6’10” Australian national possesses an impressive array of skills, including a crafty handle, excellent court vision, and a relentless motor. However, one aspect of Simmons’ game that often comes under fire from critics is his jump-shot. His head […]

Ben Simmons isn’t the the only Philadelphia 76er that’s working on improving his jump shot this offseason. Second-year Sixers guard Markelle Fultz was ridiculed all last season because of the mysterious decline of his shooting stroke last season. Fultz was selected No. 1 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, put performed well below his expectations. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been working on his jump shot this offseason with his brother, Liam Simmons, a former assistant coach at the University of California at Riverside, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Simmons will reportedly continue this work with his brother moving forward. Simmons is coming off an amazing Rookie of […]

In just a season of play, reigning Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons has proven to fit the bill of being an otherworldly elite talent in the league. Gifted with size, speed, and skill, the Sixers star can easily score, facilitate, rebound, and defend in almost any situation. Without a doubt, with him and Joel […]

The San Antonio Spurs mulled potentially trading Kawhi Leonard to teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics, and the Philadelphia 76ers — but neither team was willing to offer what the franchise demanded. Turns out that San Antonio was looking for an immediate return, and in the case of the Sixers, the franchise […]

The Golden State Warriors are the pioneers and gold standard when it comes to concocting a devastating positionless lineup. The Death Lineup, as it is rightly called, has killed the competition en route to three championships so far. Since its proven success, other teams are following suit on modern positionless basketball on their lineups. While […]

Newly-enshrined Hall of Famer Ray Allen had no problems picking a former rookie to potentially help with recurring shooting woes during an interview with Dan Patrick. As always, Patrick asked the right pressing questions, putting Allen on the spot and asking him to choose between Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons — but the 3-point king […]

Philadelphia 76ers rising star Ben Simmons took to Twitter to defend Serena Williams after a political cartoonist made an offensive drawing depicting Williams’ outburst in the US Open Final. Williams was given three separate penalties and the third penalty resulted in forfeiture of a game. This was late in the second set and significantly hampered […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James continues his foray into the entertainment world as he is producing a TV show partially inspired by Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons. The show Brotherly Love centers on a multi-ethnic family making their way in Philadelphia and according to Nellie Andreeva of Deadline, the inspiration of the show was Simmons’ upbringing. […]

There’s a bobblehead toy of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. And it looks nothing like him. As reported by Yahoo Sports, below is a screenshot of Simmons’ bobblehead, which sells for $72.99 at eBay. If anyone's in the market for a @BenSimmons25 bobblehead that looks nothing like Ben Simmons ⬇️⬇️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/lBjdfE7nSL — Ball Don’t Lie […]

Now we know that when someone criticizes Philadelphia 76ers stud Ben Simmons on Twitter, he has a tendency to get personal. This is exactly what happened when a certain Twitter user took a shot at Simmon’s three-point shooting proficiency. The 22-year-old incoming sophomore clapped back by roasting the troll’s facial hair. A certain user that […]

Basketball fans will never know what the Philadelphia 76ers would have looked like with LeBron James and Ben Simmons. Many speculated that James might sign with the Sixers in the offseason, but instead, James chose the Los Angeles Lakers. That killed any hope of a potential James-Simmons pairing, but at the very least, fans get to […]