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Philadelphia 76ers fans have a lot of reason to feel positive about next season. Their team is expected to be at full strength with Ben Simmons on pace to finally make his debut for them. However, that’s not the only development on the 20-year-old Australian. After being honored by the Cleveland Cavaliers last week, World B. Free […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made real improvements having notched 28 wins after a franchise low 10 victories last season. Along with the players on the court, the Sixers’ sales team have also crushed their goals, doubling their expected sales for the season. Senior Vice President of Sales and Services, Jake Reynolds, couldn’t think of a better way […]

Despite a 13-point drubbing at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, a few spectators at Bankers Life Fieldhouse saw a glimpse of the Philadelphia 76ers’ bright future — or at least a portion of it. 2016 top overall pick Ben Simmons was trying to break some sweat at shootaround when he wowed the crowd with […]

It continues to be an ongoing process for Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid in his highly-publicized road to recovery. 76ers fans have been given another thing to smile about after it was announced that the 23-year-old had successfully undergone surgery on his left knee. Per NBA.com, the procedure was performed by prominent surgeon Dr. Neal […]

Porn actress turned FanSided columnist Mia Khalifa took her best shot at Philadelphia 76ers rookie Joel Embiid, who posed for an Instagram picture alongside teammates Ben Simmons and Nerlens Noel, along with rapper Meek Mill — only to get checked and burned back to her crawling space on the Internet. The original photo was part of […]

After suffering a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot in training camp, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons is hoping to make his long awaited NBA debut in late January. The 20-year-old Australian has not been around the Sixers much, staying in Philly during their recent nine-day road trip. Understanding the feeling of […]

After suffering an acute Jones fracture in the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot back in September, this year’s top overall pick, Ben Simmons, has made significant progress and is now a step closer to finally making his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. The 20-year-old Australian is reportedly not sporting a walking boot anymore and […]

While No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons still remains in recovery from his offseason knee surgery, the plan still remains intact for his future — to be the point guard of the team. The Philadelphia 76ers are committed to making Simmons yet another version of Giannis Antetokounmpo  at point forward and this time, one with […]

Since suffering a fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot during the Philadelphia 76ers‘ training camp in September, many have speculated when Ben Simmons would actually make his NBA debut. Just recently, he may have given a hint on when it might be. The 20-year-old LSU product liked a tweet which asked him to […]

Last Friday, Ben Simmons‘ documentary titled “One and Done” aired on Showtime. It was much-talked about since he lashed out at the NCAA, especially about making money off players who spend a year in college before making their leap to the NBA. The Philaphia 76ers rookie forward discussed his thoughts on the controversial “one-and-done” rule […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons will have a new documentary that will air on Friday at 9 p.m. on Showtime. The feature is titled “One and Done” which is what players like him, who spent only one year in college before joining the NBA draft, have done in the past in order to comply with […]

The Philadelphia 76ers may be in for a rough season, at least in the beginning. The difficulty began in what was a promising and exciting season when rookie Ben Simmons fractured his foot, and news that he would be sidelined for at least two months made its way to the team. Nerlens Noel also suffered […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie forward Ben Simmons was straight forward with his response when asked about a potential return date from his injury. “I’ll play when I’m ready,” Simmons told Philadelphia Magazine’s Derek Bodner. Simmons also denied any talk of him potentially being shut down for the season, as previously reported. Head coach Brett Brown previously gave […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons played at LSU for only one year before entering the 2016 NBA draft. That being said, it does not particularly mean a player needs to be in his classes as the “one and done rule” does not specify that. With fans being aware of it, players like Simmons occasionally get trolled for […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons can’t seem to get back on the court fast enough after sustaining a foot injury late last month. Despite early reports that Simmons’ agent was pushing to keep him out the entire season, head coach Brett Brown said that the first overall pick of this year’s draft is scheduled to return in […]

Just like millions of Americans who watched the Presidential debate on Wednesday night between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, Philadelphia 76ers‘ rookie Ben Simmons decided to tune in as well. It didn’t take him long before he took to Twitter and gave his thoughts about the Republican nominee: https://twitter.com/BenSimmons25/status/788914303239917568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/BenSimmons25/status/788915029689167872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw https://twitter.com/BenSimmons25/status/788916497943031809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw As his Twitter followers took notice of […]

The NBA is not the only place now where Ben Simmons is wanted. Audio products powerhouse Beats by Dre has recently signed the services of the 20-year-old Australian as they believe he’ll be a great endorser for their brand. Appearing in a recent commercial for the company founded by rapper Dr. Dre, the Philadelphia 76ers rookie showed off his dribbling skills […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon feels complete empathy for Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons. Simmons fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot after rolling his ankle, and had surgery to repair the bone. Gordon also fractured the same bone in his foot and underwent the same surgery. He was deeply disappointed about the injury, but managed to return to […]

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Last week, number one overall pick Ben Simmons suffered a Jones fracture in his right foot and was forced to undergo surgery which will likely keep him sidelined for 3 months. If the delay in seeing the promising rookie debut for the 76ers is not enough, there is now a chance that he’ll sit out the […]

After this year’s top overall pick Ben Simmons fractured his foot, the more telling comment came from one of the most respected voices when it comes to athletes’ training. Tim Grover, the trainer responsible for keeping Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwyane Wade, among others, in peak physical condition for the longest time, gave his […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons is scheduled to have surgery after a Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone in his right ankle, sources tell ESPN’s Marc Stein. The team was previously weighing their options with the injury, but opted for surgery for precautionary measures. The No. 1 overall pick is expected to miss about […]

With recents news of Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons‘ fracture of the fifth metatarsal bone of his right foot — experts estimate he could miss up to eight weeks with the injury. The injury falls into a “Zone 2” fracture of the bone, which is considered a Jones fracture – the same injury that plagued […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were in for a rebirth after years of “trusting the process”. Armed with a group of promising youngsters, the patience of everyone within the organization and its fans seemed to have been rewarded, until an unfortunate event happened. In a cruel twist of fate, Ben Simmons, the one tasked to carry the […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers announced earlier that first-overall draft pick Ben Simmons needed to get x-rays after rolling his ankle during a scrimmage, more unfortunate news has surfaced. The x-rays for the LSU product revealed that his right foot is actually fractured. Ben Simmons has fracture in his right foot. Further details coming. — Bob […]

Philadelphia 76ers first overall selection Ben Simmons has been taken for precautionary imaging after rolling his right ankle during a scrimmage Friday, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. While it’s only an ankle roll, the Sixers will have to treat Simmons with the utmost care, being the centerpiece and potentially the future star […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie Ben Simmons showed his range at Media Day by railing a long-range bank shot from the second deck of the practice facility. https://vine.co/v/5vLXDllJDvj While it seems like it wasn’t his first attempt, we’ll give the rookie some credit as he channeled his inner “Dude Perfect” on this shot. The 6-foot-10 Australian has […]

The No. 1 overall pick of this year’s draft has had many question marks around him even before being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, so he’s taken it upon himself to address every single one of them. Ben Simmons told reporters on Media Day that he has gained 33 pounds since leaving LSU, putting him around […]

Ben Simmons is expected to change the culture of Philadelphia basketball. The talent and skills that he possesses should enable the 76ers to be a much better team this year. The 76ers are still a much better team as a whole, but Ben Simmons is the main player that will be leading the way. Bryan […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are sticking to their plan of carefully (and finally) bringing Joel Embiid into his rookie season. After suffering multiple setbacks since he was drafted in 2014, Embiid is finally on his way to making his debut in the NBA. However, he will be kept under restrictions by the team for cautionary reasons. […]

They’ll never admit it, but it’s hard to say that the Philadelphia 76ers weren’t tanking these past few years. With the way things are looking, it seems that the question of not caring about losses won’t be asked for the coming years. The future is now for the Sixers. They got two young lads in […]

Even if he has not played in the NBA yet, the first-overall pick of the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons, has already drawn a lot of praise for his style of play. His game has been compared to some of the best in the league, and now, one the all-time greats has given his take on […]

The rookies of Philadelphia seem to support one another. That isn’t limited to Joel Embiid, who’s technically still a rookie, and Ben Simmons though. The brotherhood of Philly rookies extends even to the NFL. In the debut game of Philadelphia Eagles’ first-year player Carson Wentz, the two young Sixers, with coach Brett Brown, were in […]

With the arrival of longtime veteran Elton Brand to Philadelphia and the imminent return of former No. 3 pick Joel Embiid, the 76ers are in the works of trading one of their two starting big men. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, the Sixers have had consistent trade talks during this summer involving Nerlens Noel and […]

Change has really arrived in Philadelphia. Not only does the team enjoy a surge in the interest of fans, but the merchandise sales also reflect the excitement over the Sixers’ prospects. To no surprise, top overall pick Ben Simmons leads the way. Although he didn’t fare well in terms of the popularity voting among the […]

‘Ain’t no love in the heart of the city, ain’t no love in the heart of town.’ Just like the words of Jay-Z, Philadelphia 76ers number one overall selection Ben Simmons seems to get no love from his fellow rookies. Who will be Rookie of the Year? According to a rookie survey by NBA.com, Simmons sits at a 19.4% […]

If there’s one thing certain about the Philadelphia 76ers‘ current roster, it’s that they created a major logjam in the front court. What Philly has to work with The team drafted the consensus top-pick of this year’s draft, Ben Simmons, which many considered as a no-brainer decision. The LSU product has the rare combination of […]

New relationships seem to continue to form with the up and coming team of Philadelphia 76ers. After a few bad seasons, the Sixers managed to grab a few good draft picks. They as of now have probably the most talented and promising young frontcourt. Of course they have to build around that but also within […]

NBA offseason is at its most quiet period currently. The Olympics are over, Draft Day is a distant memory, and most free agent signings and trades have already happened. NBA fans don’t have much going on right now other than a few hot news pieces and speculations. However, the biggest basketball video game series’ newest […]