The Philadelphia Sixers have a list of around 30 players who could satisfy the team's needs in a Ben Simmons deal. There is also belief within the league that around 5-10 of those players listed could actually be available for the Sixers in the upcoming years, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
While 30 players may seem like a large amount, it is most likely skewed, considering that it is only around 6% of the league. This would correlate to close to the number of players making the All-Star team each year, which certainly isn't a lot. It additionally portrays the Sixers' motives in this scenario, regarding Ben Simmons. They are willing to wait it out until a deal that is suitable for them is brought up. If not, they will continue to be in a dilemma with their disgruntled star.
The value of Ben Simmons may be at an all-time low. The Sixers have seemed to thrive with Joel Embiid as their focal point, not really displaying any signs of slowing down without their point guard when Embiid is on the floor. Moreover, Simmons' ability to improve, along with his work ethic, have been in question. Since his rookie year, the guard has shown no signs of improvement with his shooting, while other players have changed their weaknesses into strengths.
Don't expect the Ben Simmons saga with the Sixers to end anytime soon, as Philadelphia seems to be sitting tight.
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