Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has had injury issues for seemingly his entire career. But the latest bit of news of a knee injury has the NBA world collectively stunned. A report emerged on Wednesday revealed that Embiid has been dealing with a knee injury suffered in Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans. Per […]
Read MoreTroubling Injury Details Have Emerged For Joel Embiid
The early 2021-22 season has gotten off to a rough start for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Ben Simmons situation is bad enough, and now Joel Embiid is dealing with a knee issue that sound pretty serious, especially considering how early in the season we are. The 76ers are 2-2 on the season, with wins over the […]
Read MorePaul Pierce Has Honest Message About Ben Simmons
Spending years as a player under him with the Celtics and Clippers, former NBA star Paul Pierce knows a thing or two about Doc Rivers’ coaching style. During a recent appearance on a podcast hosted by former Boston star and current Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell, Pierce implied that disgruntled point guard Ben Simmons deserved to […]
Read MoreSixers Reportedly Make New Decision On Ben Simmons
In a significant new development, the Philadelphia 76ers have stopped fining Ben Simmons for missed practices and games. ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported on Tuesday that Sixers have stopped fining Simmons for missing practices and/or games. Simmons is currently away from the team for personal reasons, specifically to take care of his mental healthy. Philadelphia isn’t […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To What Joel Embiid Reportedly Asked Ben Simmons
The Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia took a major step today. According to multiple reports, the disgruntled point guard met with head coach Doc Rivers, team officials and his teammates in the locker room this morning to discuss his status with the team. During this meeting, Simmons explained that he’s not mentally prepared to take […]
Read MoreWhat Joel Embiid Reportedly Asked Ben Simmons In Meeting Today
It was reported on Friday morning that Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons met with the rest of the team to address his current situation. Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium has revealed some details regarding what transpired during that meeting. “Sources tell me Ben Simmons addressed Doc Rivers, Joel Embiid and the entire 76ers’ […]
Read More76ers Star Reacts To Latest Ben Simmons News
For the second game in a row, the Philadelphia 76ers will have to compete without Ben Simmons. Earlier today, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Simmons is not mentally ready to play up to his expectations. Simmons met with the 76ers’ medical professionals and head coach Doc Rivers to discuss where things currently stand. It’s […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Friday’s Ben Simmons News
The Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia took another major step on Friday. According to reports from ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the All-Star point guard met with 76ers’ medical professionals and head coach Doc Rivers this morning to inform them that he’s “not mentally ready to play to his expectations.” He also reportedly spoke with […]
Read MoreWhat Ben Simmons Reportedly Told 76ers In Meeting Today
Another day, another update on Ben Simmons‘ situation in Philadelphia. According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the All-Star point guard met with the 76ers this Friday to discuss where things stand. Simmons reportedly met with the 76ers’ medical professionals and head coach Doc Rivers. He told them he’s not mentally ready to play up to […]
Read MoreESPN Insider Has Telling Comment On Potential Ben Simmons Trade
The Ben Simmons debacle in Philadelphia continues to unravel as the Sixers begin their 2021-22 season — and the situation doesn’t look to be improving anytime soon. Simmons has made it overwhelmingly clear that he no longer wants to be a part of the organization, refusing to attend practices and team activities throughout the week. […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To What Daryl Morey Said Thursday
Much of the last few months has been spent trying to figure out exactly where Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers stand in their ongoing dispute. Although reports have provided ample insight into the complicated situation, each side has kept their true feelings rather close to the vest. That changed on Thursday. After Simmons served […]
Read MoreDaryl Morey Reveals Why Sixers Aren’t Trading Ben Simmons
It’s no secret that Ben Simmons isn’t happy in Philadelphia. However, the 76ers aren’t in a hurry to get a trade done anytime soon. Daryl Morey, the president of basketball operations for the 76ers, appeared on 97.5 The Fanatic this Thursday to reveal why he’s not ready to just ship Simmons out of Philly. “Right […]
Read MoreFriday Will Reportedly Be Big Day For Ben Simmons, Sixers
Ben Simmons has been back with the Philadelphia 76ers for just over a week, but the relationship between the two appears to be worse off than ever. Since returning to the Sixers, Simmons has been thrown out of practice and suspended for the team’s season opener. On Thursday, he reportedly showed up to the team’s […]
Read MoreBen Simmons Is Reportedly Not ‘Mentally Ready’ To Play
The Ben Simmons saga in Philadelphia took another strange turn today. Simmons, who was suspended for the team’s season opener last night, is reportedly “not mentally ready” to play for the 76ers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. This report comes after Simmons reported back tightness to Philadelphia staff members, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Thursday’s Ben Simmons News
It seems like a new report involving Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons surfaces every day. On Thursday, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowksi had a telling update on the All-Star point guard’s situation in Philly. Wojnarowski announced that Simmons arrived and departed from the 76ers’ practice facility this Thursday without taking part in a scheduled individual workout. […]
Read MoreAdrian Wojnarowski Has Thursday Update On Ben Simmons
After declining to participate in a drill during practice on Tuesday, Ben Simmons was suspended for the Philadelphia 76ers‘ opener, a 117-97 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The team faces the Brooklyn Nets on Friday, and it doesn’t sound like the situation has progressed much at all in the last two days. According to […]
Read MoreSports World Reacts To Eagles Player’s Honest Admission
Philadelphia sports fans are big-time Jason Kelce fans this afternoon. Kelce, an offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles, absolutely blasted 76ers forward Ben Simmons on Thursday. He called him out for his “lack of accountability” and unwillingness to improve his skill-set. Kelce’s comments come after Simmons was kicked out of a 76ers practice for refusing […]
Read MoreLook: Eagles Player Has Blunt Message For Ben Simmons
Eagles offensive lineman Jason Kelce had a blunt message for 76ers forward Ben Simmons on Thursday afternoon. After several months of hearing nothing but criticism from 76ers fans, Simmons wants out of Philly. Kelce thinks that’s a pretty lame approach by the NBA star. He’d rather see Simmons use the criticism as motivation to get […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Ben Simmons’ Old Draft Profile
An old NBA Draft profile on Ben Simmons back in 2016 sent a warning to teams with top picks that year. The Philadelphia 76ers took the risk, and it’s hurt them in the long run. NBA Draft expert Jonathan Givony questioned Simmons coming out of LSU for his “lack of competitiveness in crucial games.” Sound […]
Read MoreLook: Old Ben Simmons Draft Profile Is Going Viral
When the Philadelphia 76ers used the No. 1 overall pick in 2016 to select Ben Simmons, the organization couldn’t have foreseen the events of the last few months. The now 25-year-old, three-time All-Star has shown little desire to improve his game or be a member of the team moving forward, leading to a crumbling relationship […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To The Ben Simmons House News
Ben Simmons was thrown out of Philadelphia 76ers practice earlier this week and suspended for the team’s first game of the 2021-22 regular season Wednesday. Still, he managed to make news for another reason yesterday for one of his moves off-the-court. According to various reports, Simmons listed his primary residence in Moorestown, New Jersey on […]
Read MoreLook: Someone’s Missing From Sixers Promotional Video
The Philadelphia 76ers will tip off their 2021-22 season on Wednesday night in New Orleans against the Pelicans. However, Doc Rivers will be without one of his most talented players when the team takes the court. All-Star point guard Ben Simmons was suspended from the Sixers season opener Wednesday after he was thrown out of […]
Read MoreAdam Silver Reacts To The Latest Ben Simmons News
Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner, has weighed in on the Ben Simmons controversy. Simmons wants to be traded, and he’s willing to sacrifice his integrity to make is plausible. The Philadelphia 76ers forward was kicked out of practice on Tuesday after he refused to participate in a defensive drill. It’s all a strategy by Simmons […]
Read MoreReport: How Much The Sixers Have Fined Ben Simmons
The Ben Simmons situation took an ugly turn today. Doc Rivers sent the three-time All-Star home, after he reportedly refused to enter a defensive drill during Philadelphia 76ers practice. “I just thought he was a distraction today,” Rivers said after the incident. “He didn’t want to do what everyone else is doing.” Simmons had been […]
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