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NBAKevin Hart calls out Ben Simmons for skipping draft workout with Sixers

Ben Simmons has made some noise around the basketball world by not working out for the Philadelphia 76ers, the franchise projected to select him with the first overall pick in the draft. Simmons actually won’t work out for any team, likely at the request of his agent. When your draft stock is at the top, […]

Philadelphia 76ersBen Simmons will not work out for Sixers similar to many other former draft prospects

As the NBA Draft nears, many are wondering where Ben Simmons will be playing next year as the Philadelphia 76ers have the #1 pick followed by the Los Angeles Lakers who have the #2 pick. With so much hype and potential, Ben Simmons is projected to be the #1 pick in the draft but according […]

Philadelphia 76ersReport: Ben Simmons never said he wanted to be drafted by the Lakers, or any team in particular

We’re closing in on the 2016 NBA Draft, and while there’s still speculation about who will be taken first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, it appears that they’re leaning toward LSU’s Ben Simmons. Simmons’ game has been compared to that of both Magic Johnson and LeBron James, which, while quite bold, says a lot about the […]

NBABen Simmons nearing a shoe deal with Nike

The most prestigious and wealthy shoe company in the business has added another large asset to its artillery. According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, shoe giant Nike is closing in on a multiyear deal for projected number one overall pick, Ben Simmons. Charania’s sources stated that Simmons chose Nike over adidas after they raised […]

Philadelphia 76ersReport: Sixers leaning toward Ben Simmons with No. 1 overall pick

Although it’s not really a mystery at this point, all signs are pointing towards the Philadelphia 76ers taking Ben Simmons with the No. 1 overall pick. The Sixers’ general manager, Bryan Colangelo, who holds the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, is leaning towards taking Simmons. When Philadelphia won the draft lottery a […]

NBAVIDEO: Ben Simmons makes an incredible trick shot

Ben Simmons is awaiting the NBA Draft and has a lot of time on his hands. We’ve seen him countless times sitting court-side at NBA games. Yesterday, during the afternoon, Simmons posted a video on Twitter showing off one of the moves he has been practicing during his spare time. https://twitter.com/BenSimmons25/status/737031481172840448 Who knows, maybe Ben […]

Los Angeles LakersLakers should lean toward Dragan Bender with second pick, report says

The NBA draft lottery was a very nerve-racking event for the Los Angeles Lakers organization and their fans. They needed to receive a top-3 pick to hold onto their selection, and they rejoiced when their logo came up at second overall. Just keeping the pick was crucial towards the Lakers’ continued rebuilding process going into […]

Philadelphia 76ersColangelo doesn't believe Simmons is trying to avoid being drafted by the Sixers

After finishing with the worst record in the NBA once again, the Philadelphia 76ers finally came out victorious in the draft lottery, allowing them to choose between the consensus top-two prospects, Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram. Simmons was assumed to be the number one pick a few months back, but Ingram slowly crept up draft […]

Philadelphia 76ersBen Simmons' high school coach thinks the Sixers would be crazy not to take him first overall

Speculation is beginning to grow for who the Philadelphia 76ers will select with the first overall pick in this year’s NBA draft. Ben Simmons of LSU is the early favorite, but Sixers head coach Brett Brown stated that their decision isn’t close to being made. In the eyes of Simmons’ high school coach in Australia, […]

Philadelphia 76ers76ers like Ben Simmons, but still undecided about number one pick

Winning the NBA draft lottery was a big moment for the Philadelphia 76ers franchise. It was easily their biggest victory all season, and as head coach Brett Brown said, it serves as a form of validation for the controversial “process” that they’ve titled their extreme rebuilding tactics. Now that they have the number one overall […]

Philadelphia 76ers76ers leaning toward Ben Simmons with the number one pick

The NBA Draft is over a month away, but the Philadelphia 76ers already have a good idea about who they want with the first overall selection. According to Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report, the Sixers are “leaning heavily” toward taking LSU forward Ben Simmons. The Australia native did a bit of everything in his only […]

NBABen Simmons to skip out on NBA Combine for interesting reasons

The NBA will begin their combine process on Wednesday, but don’t expect LSU’s Ben Simmons to be a part of it. The league released the list of 63 players who will take part in the combine, which begins on May 11th and concludes on May 15th. Simmons, who is widely expected to go No. 1 […]

NBABen Simmons won't attend the NBA Draft combine

The NBA Draft combine begins in less than a week, running from May 11th through the 15th in Chicago. Prominent scouts from across the NBA will be in attendance to see all of the top talent in the country demonstrating their abilities with the draft coming a little more than a month after. Well, almost all […]

Los Angeles LakersIf Lakers get the number one overall pick, they might trade it

While the Los Angeles Lakers may have a chance at getting the No. 1 overall pick after finishing with the second worst record in the NBA, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re going to use it. Colin Cowherd of Fox Sports 1 reports that the Lakers will likely be trading their top-three pick in order to […]

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