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After months of intense debates among experts and fans alike, the NBA has finally delivered the answer to the high-octane question of who the best rookie was in the last season. The answer came in the form of Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons, who beat out his closest rival in Utah Jazz scoring dynamo […]

The second-ever NBA Awards bring forward some of the best players, coaches, and plays, recognizing the best of the best throughout a long 82-game NBA season. TNT televised this awards ceremony in conjunction with the NBA, giving the players the opportunity to celebrate these accomplishments in front of their peers. ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: WINNER: […]

One of the most highly-discussed debates of the 2017-18 NBA season is which player between Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons should take home Rookie of the Year honors. It appears Phoenix Suns small forward Josh Jackson is leaning toward the former on this one. The basis of this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have the potential to go from young, mid-seed playoff team to a top-tier championship contender with a quick flick of a pen. It’s no surprise Philadelphia has been pegged as an elite free agent destination, considering the Sixers’ exceeded expectations, highly touted coaching staff, and culture. The young core is expected to […]

There have been a number of theories as to what LeBron James wants and where he will go when he becomes a free agent on July 1. James is expected to opt out of his current deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers as he seeks to not only become the highest paid NBA player, but also […]

The most controversial rebuild in NBA history shifted into phase two last season. Equipped with top-tier young talent, versatile role players, and a solid mix of wily veterans, the Philadelphia 76ers were ready to push some chips to the middle of the table. Not many expected things to come together so quickly. The Sixers reeled off […]

The Philadelphia 76ers burner account saga has ended. Bryan Colangelo has resigned. What a ride it was. Except it might not be over, as there’s fallout remaining in regard to the feelings of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid. Colangelo leaving the team is what had to happen. After what was revealed in the investigation by […]

After a rumored date between Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons and Kendall Jenner went viral earlier this week, the pair was seen by TMZ cameras once again on Wednesday night at Nice Guy in West Hollywood, this time bringing another NBA star to double-date with. Simmons was seen dining with Jenner, while Phoenix Suns star […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is pleading his case for Rookie of the Year even after his season and Ben Simmons’ has come to an end. The Louisville prodigy was seen liking a thread which claimed that Simmons was healthy enough to play near the end of the 2016-17 season, but chose not to. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers arguably hold the brightest future among all young teams in the NBA today. In spite of their youthful nucleus, the Sixers already boast of having valuable postseason experience. At the forefront of their rise are Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. While Embiid is busy wreaking havoc on civilians during pickup games, Simmons is […]

LeBron James is yet to hit offseason mode as he just willed his Cleveland Cavaliers to another NBA Finals appearance after taking care of business in the Eastern Conference Finals, eliminating the gritty Boston Celtics, four games to three. Ben Simmons, on the other hand, is now on vacation after the Philadelphia 76ers were sent […]

One of the strongest draft classes the NBA has ever seen in the last 20 years came in 2003 when LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Bosh were selected in the the top five which brought us some of the best players the game has ever seen. Last summer seems to have presented […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz were unanimously named to the All-Rookie first team, the NBA announced Tuesday. Mitchell and Simmons each received 100 out of a maximum 100 votes for first team and no votes for second team. Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics received 99 first-team […]

Before the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers faced off in their round two series, there weren’t many people who believed that the Celtics would come out of it victorious. The Sixers had Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and were shooting the three ball really well, while the Celtics were dealing with all kinds of injuries. […]

Ben Simmons is a rising superstar in this league if he isn’t there already, but there is one thing holding him back, his jump shot. If he wasn’t standing inside the paint or driving, opponents didn’t have to guard him, because everyone on the floor and in the stands knew he wasn’t going to go up […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers’ season-ending 114-112 loss on Wednesday night to the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Sixers head coach Brett Brown took to the podium on Friday afternoon for his exit interview to discuss Philly’s season. Star center Joel Embiid and rookie rising star point guard Ben Simmons, who […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made some huge strides forward this year, and if they brought back the same team that they had this year, there is no question they would be at least a little better, because of the strides the young players will take during the offseason. Brett Brown isn’t ready to trust natural progression […]

NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who’s known for perfect shooting mechanics, offered advice to budding superstar Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers. He said that Simmons should change his jump shot. In an interview for the Chris and Caron show on Fox Sports Radio, Bryant said: “Just aesthetically, I would say build that thing anew,” Bryant said […]

In some ways, it was a fitting end to a fantastic season for Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. Needing to advance the ball the length of the court with 2.4 seconds left on the clock, Simmons threw a Hail Mary pass into triple coverage. As they had so many times in the Eastern Conference […]

In the mass scale of perception, the Philadelphia 76ers have managed to overachieve during the first season of completing The Process, with rookie Ben Simmons and talisman Joel Embiid finally joining forces on the court. A record of 54-28 and a stout third seed in the East was much more than fans had envisioned, showing their […]

As a result of Wednesday night’s Game 5 loss to the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers have been eliminated from this season’s playoff contention. Though it was a down moment, Sixers rookie Ben Simmons found a special way to leave a smile on a fan. As the players made their way off the court following […]

Ben Simmons is slowly rising as one of the biggest stars in the NBA. While most fans around the world see him as just another NBA talent about to bloom, back home in Australia, Simmons is referred as a role model by kids. Asked about this, Simmons shared his thoughts, per NBA TV: “That’s amazing […]

They might have been booted out in the second round. But the mere fact that the Philadelphia 76ers got that far is a testament to a bright future for the franchise. They have two potential superstars in Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid who have not even reached their prime just yet. And early in their […]

Reading between the lines in Philadelphia it looks like there could be a little bit of trouble starting for the 76ers. Michael Rubin who is the co-owner of the 76ers liked a comment on Instagram that said “trust the process but not the coach”. https://twitter.com/ChrisRosvoglou/status/993940918985265152 The 76ers are down 3-1 in their series against the […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers is turning into a very good player in this league and is well on his way to becoming a superstar in the NBA. There is one big glaring hole that is hurting him though, his jump shot, and if he wants to take the next step, he needs to get […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made a lot of mistakes down the stretch of their Game 3 loss to the Boston Celtics, but the biggest might have been by Ben Simmons. With the 76ers holding a one-point lead and 19 seconds left in overtime, Simmons grabbed a rebound and went back up with the shot. If he […]

Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers may be one of the most entertaining young guns in The Association (and doing so as a rookie) while drawing comparisons to established greats like LeBron James and Magic Johnson, but his efficiency — particularly against the Boston Celtics — is apparently not that good. His one-point dud the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics went back and forth in Game 3 of their second round series on Saturday afternoon with the series essentially on the line. With Boston up 2-0, a loss for the Sixers would mean the Sixers odds of winning the series plummet significantly. The Sixers called timeout down two points […]

In Game 2, Ben Simmons really struggled, scoring only one point and a big reason for that is because of the way Brad Stevens decided to coach this series. He has made it clear with the way he has set up the Boston Celtics defense that he is going to let others beat him, but […]

The Philadelphia 76ers held a 22-point lead over the Boston Celtics in the first half of Game 2 and looked well on their way towards a blowout victory to tie the series up at 1-1. Instead, the Sixers took the foot off the gas pedal, defensive ace Marcus Smart put the clamps down on rookie […]

It’s not only Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz who have been taking potshots at Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons. Prior to Thursday’s Game 2 of the series between the Sixers and the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, the Boston team of NBC Sports seemed to mock Simmons and his shooting when it posted this […]

For Philadelphia 76ers rising star point guard Ben Simmons, Thursday night’s 108-103 loss in Game 2 to the Boston Celtics was a game for him to forget as he finished with just one point on 0-of-4 shooting from the field. However, fellow rooking shooting guard Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz provided some support for Simmons. According […]

Social media was on fire as a result of the Boston Celtics’ epic comeback and 2-0 lead over the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only because the resurgent Celtics erased a 22-point first-half deficit, but also because of the surprisingly poor performance of phenomenal rookie point guard Ben Simmons who finished with a career low 1 point […]

Ben Simmons had by far the worst playoff game of his young career in a Game 2 loss against the Celtics on Thursday, falling victim of a hawking defense that kept him hesitant and dubious of his decisions, mustering only a lone point with an 0-for-4 line throughout the game. Simmons noted this poor performance […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons had a terrible Game 2, scoring just one point in their Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics. Yet Sixers coach Brett Brown stuck with him, and he explained why he did so. As reported by Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe, Brown stuck with Simmons despite his awful game […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons has had his fair share of bad games in his first year, but not as bad as his Game 2 showing against the Boston Celtics — which was undoubtedly an integral factor as to why the Sixers blew a 22-point lead that led to a 108-103 loss. The Australian rookie […]

Whether or not Philadelphia 76ers rising star point guard Ben Simmons is a “true” NBA rookie continues to be a hot debate topic amongst fans this season, as Simmons was drafted first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft but missed the entire 2016-17 season due to injury. This effects the chances of 2017 draftees like Utah Jazz […]

Acquiring assets is only part of a process. Stick around long enough, and any general manager will eventually be dealt a good hand. A front office shows its worth in how and when they play it. Sam Hinkie spent years hoarding chips until, finally, the Philadelphia 76ers landed on its two aces, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The pair […]

The Boston Celtics are having the time of their lives in these playoffs. How could they not? Their team is winning and defying odds. On Monday night, the Celtics’ success continued, as Boston took down the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinals at home, 117-101. That despite the fact that the […]