The Latest Breaking News from Ben Simmons

Danny Green Doesn’t Think Ben Simmons Will Play in 76ers-Nets Game

Green said his former teammate “does not like to play in Philly.”

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2022

Kristian Winfield: The Nets dug themselves a hole. Now it’s time to climb out.

NEW YORK — If the playoffs started today, the Nets would qualify for the play-in tournament, which means they’d be one win away from seeding seventh in the Eastern Conference — and two losses away from missing the postseason altogether.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022

David Murphy: The Embiid-Jokic MVP debate is too close to call. It might not be for long.

PHILADELPHIA — The dirty little secret about MVP voting is that there aren’t enough hours in the day to do it right. That’s why they usually make the writers do it. Everybody already hates us, anyway.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 23, 2022

Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons: ‘I Did a Lot of Chasing Around Trying to Get Him Back’

The Sixers’ center said the last time he spoke to him was well before the trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 22, 2022

NBA commissioner Adam Silver shows compassion for Ben Simmons and his mental health status

CLEVELAND — Ben Simmons got his wish when the 76ers traded him to the Brooklyn Nets on Feb. 10. Yet his decision not to play for the Sixers until he was moved despite being in the second year of a $177 million contract extension remains a hot topic.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 20, 2022

Superstar Empowerment Is Wreaking Havoc on the NBA

Star players have earned their power and their autonomy. Still, their choices can have severe consequences for teams and fans.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 20, 2022

Marcus Hayes: With James Harden, Sixers owner Josh Harris takes another big swing after 10 years of misses

PHILADELPHIA — He coiled his trim and wiry 57-year-old body, then uncoiled in a baseball swing. His right hand described the arc of an imaginary dinger.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 20, 2022

Mike Sielski: To James Harden and all future Philly athletes, here’s your handbook for success

PHILADELPHIA — The long local nightmare is over. James Harden has arrived. Ben Simmons has left. And if you’ve paid any attention to social media and the currents and eddies of public discussion about the 76ers-Nets trade that shook the NBA last week, you know that, once more, a Philadelphia-related…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 19, 2022

Reuniting With James Harden May Be Daryl Morey’s Legacy-Defining Move

Daryl Morey made his all-in move to reunite with James Harden, and the gamble may ultimately define his legacy as an executive.

Zenger · Feb 17, 2022

‘Small chance’ Kevin Durant returns in first game after All-Star break

Brian Lewis: Steve Nash said there's a "small chance" Kevin Durant could play in the first game vs the #Celtics coming out of the break, but it's more likely he takes a little more time. #Nets #NBA Source: Twitter @NYPost_Lewis What's the buzz on ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2022