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Jimmy Butler has passed the initial test that came with joining the Philadelphia Sixers — his willingness to mesh with the team’s young players, especially the stars. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons raved about his ability to lead, preach communication and push his teammates to do better when on the court. “At one point, he […]

Now that Jimmy Butler is officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, questions remained about the new starting lineup. More specifically, who will it include? Head coach Brett Brown touched on this topic during Wednesday morning’s practice session. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Brown has already begun working with his new starting five, which he […]

It has been 13 games into the 2018-19 NBA season since LeBron James began officially playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, the team he chose to play for in the offseason. With a 7-6 record, the Lakers are in eighth place in the Western Conference standings. Though an adjustment period was expected from a team […]

The Jimmy Butler saga is over. The Minnesota Timberwolves finally pulled the trigger on a trade for the disgruntled star, agreeing to send him to the Philadelphia 76ers for Robert Covington, Dario Saric and a future second-round pick. The Sixers are taking a gamble by acquiring Butler and looking to extend him, but this is, […]

Following the blockbuster deal that took place on Saturday between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sixers stud Ben Simmons has come out to say that he does not believe the arrival of Jimmy Butler will hurt his game in any way whatsoever. With the addition of another All-Star-caliber player to the squad, there […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade to acquire unhappy star Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday morning, the Sixers have improved but simultaneously unbalanced their roster. While they added Butler, a four time all star, to their own collection of top-end talent in 2018-18 DPOY runner-up Joel Embiid and the reigning NBA ROY Ben […]

The Philadelphia 76ers acquired small forward Jimmy Butler from the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday, and Sixers star Ben Simmons says he has already spoken to his new teammate. The Sixers traded forwards Robert Covington and Dario Saric, guard Jerryd Bayless and a 2022 second-round pick to Minnesota for Butler, who is a four-time All-Star and one […]

Before the Jimmy Butler trade was agreed upon with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Philadelphia 76ers stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid were consulted about the deal, according to Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice. Some members of the Sixers organization expressed concern about the potential chemistry issues Jimmy Butler could cause with Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown noted an improvement he’d like to see 2017 number one overall pick Markelle Fultz in the startling lineup alongside 2016 number one overall pick Ben Simmons. On Tuesday, Brown said that the tandem of Fultz and Simmons need to improve their ‘shooting and spacing’ in order to be more […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were soundly defeated by the Brooklyn Nets by 25 points on Sunday night. Embarrassed by his team’s performance, sophomore star Ben Simmons blasted Philly for playing soft. Simmons says the 76ers have been playing soft, throwing in an expletive to back it up. — Brian Mahoney (@briancmahoney) November 5, 2018 Predicted by […]

Ben Simmons is developing into a superstar in the NBA and the Philadelphia 76ers point guard’s life off the court is getting almost as much attention as what he does on the court. Following Philadelphia’s win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Simmons was spotted meeting up with his ex, Kendall Jenner per TMZ. “It appeared […]

Sixers head coach Brett Brown has challenged his point-forward Ben Simmons into showing what he worked so hard this summer for, hoping to see a glimmer of his jump shot as the season progresses. “He’s earned the right to [shoot],” said Brett Brown, according to Bob Ford of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “He invested the time. […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is everything an organization wants in a leader. He has excellent court vision, a knack for always finding the ball, a deep knowledge for the game, fantastic ball handling, and can drive to the hoop at will. So what’s missing? Head coach Brett Brown loves Simmons and admires his […]

Sixers phenom Ben Simmons had high praise for Kawhi Leonard’s defensive prowess following Tuesday night’s 129-112 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Leonard led the Raptors in scoring against the Sixers on Tuesday night. In 34 minutes of action, the former San Diego State Aztec racked up 31 points on 10-of-19 shooting (2-of-5 from beyond the […]

Over the summer, Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons said he was adding different pieces to his game, with free throw and jump shooting being key points of emphasis. Through the first seven games of this season, though, Ben Simmons hasn’t been showing off those new skills, as the reigning Rookie of the Year hasn’t made […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have exercised options on point-forward Ben Simmons, guard Markelle Fultz and small forward Dario Saric, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben Simmons is making $6.43 million this season. He’ll earn $8.11 million during the 2019-20 season and has a qualifying offer worth $10.55 million for the 2020-21 season. If […]

In the middle of the first quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks, Sixers superstar Ben Simmons found himself wide open under the cup, following a gorgeous bullet pass from big man Amir Johnson. The pass led to a monster flush from the Sixers sophomore, who let out a roar as he […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons liked a comment on Instagram that said Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t guard the Sixers phenom. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks defeated Ben Simmons and the Sixers this past Wednesday by a final score of 123-108. The Greek Freak finished with 32 points, 18 rebounds, and 10 assists, while the reigning […]

With another triple-double last night against the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia Sixers young star Ben Simmons already has the 2nd-most triple-doubles in the first two seasons of any player’s career. Oscar Robertson still holds that top plaque with 67 triple-doubles. Justin Kubatko, the creator of Basketball-Reference, tweeted out this interesting trivia in NBA history. Ben Simmons […]

The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday night, and star point forward Ben Simmons plans to make his return to the lineup from back tightness, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Simmons suffered a back injury Saturday night at home against the Orlando Magic and didn’t return to the game. The reigning Rookie of […]

Ben Simmons is one of the biggest rising stars in the NBA and has taken over as the co-face of the Philadelphia 76ers’ franchise. After winning the Rookie of the Year Award last season, expectations were super high for Simmons coming into the 2018-19 NBA season. He has not put up huge scoring numbers, but […]

The Sixers will continue their 2017-18 regular season campaign on Tuesday night with a match-up against the Detroit Pistons. However, it sounds like the Sixers could be without the services of Ben Simmons, who is now listed as doubtful due to lower back tightness. Sixers head coach Brett Brown gave an official update on Simmons’ […]

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 […]