Will Ben Simmons’ journey be a tale of redemption or unfulfilled promise? Stay tuned
1 year, 2 months ago

Will Ben Simmons’ journey be a tale of redemption or unfulfilled promise? Stay tuned

New York Times  

Ben Simmons anticipated the question before it was asked. The Brooklyn Nets guard sat on a dais for the start of media day earlier this week, fingers interlocked on the covered table, and nodded knowingly as a reporter inquired about his health after he missed the final 40 games last season and 122 of 164 games the past two seasons. I’m playing.” A healthy Simmons would be one of the more intriguing storylines of the 2023-24 NBA season. Ben Simmons looks on from the Nets bench in April during Brooklyn’s game against Philadelphia. For instance, when coach Jacque Vaughn was asked whether Simmons would be the lead point guard, he said it depends on how Simmons performs.

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NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Brooklyn Nets aren’t expecting Ben Simmons to return this season

The Hindu  

The Brooklyn Nets is not expecting guard Ben Simmons to play again this season, though no final decision will be made until the three-time All-Star meets with a back specialist, coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday. Saturday’s game at Miami marked the 16th in a row that Simmons has missed, and his 32nd absence in 74 Nets games this season. Simmons …

Ben Simmons says Philadelphia 76ers unsupportive amid mental health struggle
2 years, 3 months ago

Ben Simmons says Philadelphia 76ers unsupportive amid mental health struggle

Firstpost  

Ben Simmons was devastated by the 76ers’ loss to the Hawks in the 2021 NBA playoffs and never reported to training camp the following season. Los Angeles: Australian NBA guard Ben Simmons said in a podcast posted Thursday that he didn’t feel supported by the Philadelphia 76ers as he dealt with mental health issues. Simmons was the 2018 NBA rookie …

Ben Simmons has caused massive damage to his reputation. Can it be salvaged?
2 years, 10 months ago

Ben Simmons has caused massive damage to his reputation. Can it be salvaged?

ABC  

If Ben Simmons's reputation was in the toilet after Philadelphia's playoff exit last year, it made its way into the septic tank when he refused to turn up to preseason training, and now it's somewhere in a sewage treatment facility. Photo shows NBA player looking disappointed after a match How did Ben Simmons's promising NBA career and relationship with Philadelphia …

NBA: Ben Simmons out for home opener, still not ready to join 76ers
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons out for home opener, still not ready to join 76ers

Firstpost  

Rivers said he didn’t want to predict when Simmons might rejoin the Sixers — if the guard returns at all. Philadelphia: Ben Simmons sat out the Philadelphia 76ers’ home opener on Friday night for personal reasons and the franchise does not know when the three-time All-Star guard will return. I’ve never wavered from that.” Simmons averaged 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds …

Ben Simmons must swallow his pride and play for the Philadelphia 76ers, says Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze
3 years, 2 months ago

Ben Simmons must swallow his pride and play for the Philadelphia 76ers, says Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze

ABC  

Ben Simmons has talent — he oozes it. It's also tempting to wonder what might have become of Ben Simmons had he been part of the Boomers squad that won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, instead of staying home as he said, "to work on his game". Australian basketball great Andrew Gaze says Ben Simmons has one option …

NBA: Ben Simmons drama drags on despite wantaway Sixers star returning to Philadelphia
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons drama drags on despite wantaway Sixers star returning to Philadelphia

Firstpost  

This much is known: Ben Simmons is back in Philadelphia. Even coach Doc Rivers — publicly, at least — says he’s unsure of the status of the trade demand, the latest wrinkle in the on-again-off-again relationship between Simmons and the Sixers. A rescinded request seems improbable, though Rivers said Simmons “was great, he was good” when the two met on …

NBA: 76ers still want disgruntled guard Ben Simmons back, says Doc Rivers
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: 76ers still want disgruntled guard Ben Simmons back, says Doc Rivers

Firstpost  

The bottom line of the holdout may very well be about the bottom line; the more games and practices Simmons misses, the more money he loses. Rivers said his “I don’t know” response to if Simmons could be a championship point guard was taken out of context. “Other than that first 10 minutes of ‘welcome back’ and taking the crap …

Ben Simmons believes playing with Joel Embiid has ‘run its course’ and Sixers media day messages fall flat with him
3 years, 2 months ago

Ben Simmons believes playing with Joel Embiid has ‘run its course’ and Sixers media day messages fall flat with him

New York Times  

Ben Simmons was looking for houses in Houston not too long ago. Early on last season, when the intel coming the Philadelphia 76ers guard’s way indicated that he’d likely be trading places with then Rockets-star James Harden, Simmons was so convinced that new Sixers president Daryl Morey was about to reunite with his favorite franchise player that he started researching …

As Ben Simmons holds out, the Sixers still hold out hope: ‘We expect him to be a 76er’
3 years, 2 months ago

As Ben Simmons holds out, the Sixers still hold out hope: ‘We expect him to be a 76er’

New York Times  

CAMDEN, N.J. — As the storyline of Ben Simmons’ basketball future continued to drag on throughout the summer, the prospect of the Sixers asking Simmons back to training camp increasingly came more into focus. But we have a lot of optimism that we can make it work here.” Morey said Simmons’ representation at Klutch Sports requested a trade at the …

Source: Ben Simmons trade price is currently too steep for the Kings
3 years, 3 months ago

Source: Ben Simmons trade price is currently too steep for the Kings

New York Times  

Ben Simmons won’t be in a Sacramento Kings jersey anytime soon — if ever — unless the Philadelphia 76ers’ asking price goes down dramatically. According to a source with knowledge of their situation, the Kings spoke to the Sixers weeks ago and made it clear that neither De’Aaron Fox nor Tyrese Haliburton would be included in a possible Simmons deal. …

Australian basketball's podium hopes fading, with speculation Ben Simmons won't play Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Australian basketball's podium hopes fading, with speculation Ben Simmons won't play Olympics

ABC  

The worst nightmares of Australian basketball fans may be about to come true with speculation star point guard Ben Simmons won't play at the Olympics. Key points: Basketball Australia say there has been no confirmation of Simmons withdrawing from the Olympics Speculation comes after Simmons said he needs to "clear mind" and "get mental right" The 211-centimetre point guard scored …

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