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The Latest Breaking News from Ben Simmons

After reports that suggested the Nets had relented and agreed to entertain offers for Harden from Philadelphia, Adrian Wojnarowski told ESPN's NBA Countdown that James Harden has told Kevin Durant and Nets management that he wants to "be there," ...

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Keith Pompey: With Nets open to a Ben Simmons trade, Sixers' pursuit of James Harden receives a shot in the arm

DALLAS — So much for the Brooklyn Nets' refusal to listen to trade overtures for James Harden ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Why the 76ers trading Ben Simmons for James Harden isn’t the great move you think it is

James Harden on the Sixers sounds great in theory. In might not be in practice, though.

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Kristian Winfield: James Harden to the 76ers? Here’s how it could happen.

NEW YORK — There’s something funny about the term “rock bottom:” It implies the current situation cannot possibly get worse.

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For Brooklyn, Durant, Harden, Kyrie could never find quite find the Net(s)

This trio should have amounted to so much more together.

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David Murphy: Sixers’ best option looks like holding on to Ben Simmons past NBA trade deadline

PHILADELPHIA — Information plus motivation is greater than depreciation. That’s the calculation Sixers president Daryl Morey has made. As long as it holds, Ben Simmons will remain trapped in basketball purgatory, trapped in that realm where only the spirits play. Maybe the balance of that equation changes between now and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Report: 76ers Expected to Pursue Nets’ James Harden Ahead of NBA Trade Deadline

The discussions for a Harden-Simmons swap are heating ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

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Bradley Beal trade remains unlikely

As for the most coveted Wizard, one well-placed source reiterated this week that Bradley Beal remains highly unlikely to be seriously discussed in trade talks in the next six days - unless Beal goes to management and requests to be traded. That, I'm ...

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Michael Cunningham: It turns out the Atlanta Hawks don’t need to make big trade after all

Hawks general manager Travis Schlenk was wondering openly not long ago whether he made a mistake keeping last season’s roster mostly intact. He wasn’t the only one. Now, with the trade deadline looming, the Hawks have made a case that they can make another deep run with no major changes…

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Jazz interested in Jerami Grant, Harrison Barnes

Kevin O'Connor: Jerami Grant and Harrison Barnes are two of the players the Jazz have had trade talks for, league sources say. With one week to go until the trade deadline, Utah is targeting wings that can defend. Here's my video on Utah's need for ...

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Shaquile O’Neal: ‘Ben Simmons DM’d me, he said some things and I said some things back’

In the rant on TNT's Inside the NBA, Shaq wouldn't call Simmons by name, describing him as "soft" and a "crybaby" who can't take criticism. It turned out that Simmons took notice of the segment because he reached out to Shaq. In the latest edition ...

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Shaq: Ben Simmons ‘Said Some Things’ Following Criticism Last Week

Philadelphia’s guard apparently sent a direct message to O’Neal following critical comments on ‘Inside the NBA.’

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Shaq said an angry Ben Simmons DM’d him in response to his ‘Inside the NBA’ rant

He proved Shaq's point.

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What Should the Hawks Do at the Trade Deadline?

Teams will be calling Atlanta at the deadline, but it might not have to search far to save its season.

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Trade Ideas: Ben Simmons to Kings, Russell Westbrook to Knicks and More

With the deadline approaching, here are some deals that would shake things up.

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Doc Rivers on Ben Simmons’ situation: ‘It’s all posturing’

"It's all posturing. That's why you haven't heard me - I don't get involved in all that stuff. I'll leave that up to the front office and Ben's camp. I'm staying out of that part. But, listen, some of this stuff I laugh at and I feel bad. I think…

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Ben Simmons has lost over $19 million in fines this season

Simmons has lost over $19 million in fines since the season began (each missed game costs him $360,000). He hasn't cleared a paycheck since the $8.25 million (25% of his $33 million salary) that was due to him Oct. 1. Every two weeks the team sends ...

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Kings not all the way out on Ben Simmons?

While Wojnarowski's sourcing is impeccable, and the intel likely accurate, are the Kings really out of the running for Simmons? Other executives around the league aren't so sure. "The Kings needed to walk away because the 76ers were unreasonable in ...

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Holding out for a big name to help Joel Embiid will only waste the 76ers big man’s magical season

Give the 76ers credit.

Daily Mirror

Maya Jama hides ring finger with gloves during first TV appearance since engagement

After rumours boyfriend Ben Simmons popped the question over Christmas, Maya Jama kept her hands covered up during her appearance on The John Bishop Show on Saturday night

Sports Illustrated

Report: Kings Stop Pursuit of Ben Simmons, Saying Price is ‘Too Steep’

Sacramento said the price the 76ers wanted for Simmons was reportedly “too steep.”

Tribune News Service

Source: Kings move on from Ben Simmons trade talks with 76ers to focus on other pursuits

Kings general manager Monte McNair spent nearly six months in talks with the Philadelphia 76ers in hopes of bringing Ben Simmons to Sacramento, but now McNair is moving on.

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Shaq absolutely ripped Ben Simmons in this rant on ‘Inside the NBA’ while appreciating Joel Embiid

Sheesh. Shaq didn't hold back.

Sports Illustrated

76ers Should Not Waste Joel Embiid's MVP-Caliber Season

If Daryl Morey can trade Ben Simmons for a valuable piece, Philadelphia could vault itself among the NBA’s true title contenders.

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Bogdan Bogdanovic available?

Bogdan Bogdanovic's name has appeared in conversations with several rival teams as well, sources said. All three have been involved in Atlanta's negotiations to acquire Ben Simmons. Source: Jake Fischer @ Bleacher Report What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

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