Ben Simmons's Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris ask fans to stick by him
3 years, 2 months ago

Ben Simmons's Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris ask fans to stick by him

ABC  

Ben Simmons's teammates have called on Philadelphia 76ers fans to stick by the Australian as his future with the NBA team remains in doubt. Key points: Ben Simmons has met with his 76ers teammates for a meeting his coach hopes will help begin to bring him back into the fold Both Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris made public statements of support, calling Simmons their "brother" Simmons did not play in the 76ers home opener against Brooklyn and a return date is as yet unknown Simmons sat out the Philadelphia 76ers' home opener on Friday night — which they lost 114-109 to the Brooklyn Nets — for personal reasons and the franchise does not know when the three-time All-Star guard will return. Earlier, Tobias Harris said he and the team would give Simmons time and welcome him back into the fold when he was ready. Rivers said it was a "productive day" and hoped the meeting was a start toward bringing Simmons back into the fold.

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Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles
3 days, 20 hours ago

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid working through injuries and mental health struggles

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking for help. Ask even the most casual 76ers fan, and they can rattle off a CliffsNotes version of Embiid’s injury timeline: The broken bones in his feet, the grotesque dislocated finger that made it resemble a used bendy drinking straw, the torn meniscus in …

How Ben Simmons' $177million NBA fortune could supercharge Australian league as Aussie start commits to LA Olympics in Boomers swansong
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Ben Simmons' $177million NBA fortune could supercharge Australian league as Aussie start commits to LA Olympics in Boomers swansong

Daily Mail  

Aussie basketball star Ben Simmons has signalled how he intends to spend part of his NBA fortune when he retires, which comes as great news for domestic basketball in Australia. I'd love to be involved with Australian basketball,' Simmons told News Corp. 'That's ultimately a dream of mine, to be able to give back to Australian basketball.' Simmons wants to …

Sixers lose season opener without their MVP: ‘Us winning cannot solely be on Joel Embiid’
2 months ago

Sixers lose season opener without their MVP: ‘Us winning cannot solely be on Joel Embiid’

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers opened their season at home without Joel Embiid and Paul George in uniform, a disappointing start to a season full of promise. “The plan is why he’s not playing,” Sixers coach Nick Nurse said. They aren’t publicly explaining how it works, what determines his readiness and why he hasn’t crossed the threshold to play more than …

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources
2 months ago

NBA investigating Joel Embiid’s absence from 76ers: Sources

New York Times  

The NBA formally launched an investigation into Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s absence from the team’s season-opening loss to Milwaukee, multiple league sources said Thursday. Embiid not only was out of uniform for the Sixers’ 124-109 loss to the Bucks on Wednesday, but also has been ruled out for the team’s next two games even though he is neither injured, …

76ers star Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party
2 months, 3 weeks ago

76ers star Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid could go back to school and write a pretty heady report on how he spent his summer vacation. The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his late brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball. “It’s still tough, thinking about the whole thing,” Embiid said …

76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks
8 months ago

76ers’ Joel Embiid returns for 2nd half after appearing to reinjure knee in Game 1 vs Knicks

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — When the Philadelphia 76ers arrived in the locker room at halftime after a miserable second quarter, there was good news waiting. Shortly after appearing to reinjure his surgically repaired left knee after a powerful dunk, Embiid took the court with his teammates for the second half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Saturday night. “Hats …

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid
8 months, 1 week ago

Philadelphia 76ers set to start another playoff run with an ailing Joel Embiid

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — It’s April and the postseason looms for the 76ers, which really only means one thing in Philadelphia: Joel Embiid is dealing with some kind of affliction. He tweaked his surgically repaired left knee last week, and while coach Nick Nurse expected his big man to go Wednesday night in the play-in game against Miami, there’s never a guarantee …

Tobias Harris breaks out of slump with 31 points, 12 rebounds, leads 76ers past Hornets 121-114
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Tobias Harris breaks out of slump with 31 points, 12 rebounds, leads 76ers past Hornets 121-114

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might still be the 76ers’ MVP this season for his role as team counselor. “Joel has a very intelligent basketball mind in how he sees the game and what he sees,” said Harris, who had 31 points and 12 rebounds to lead Philadelphia to a 121-114 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. “ just …

Joel Embiid wants to play again this season, for the Philadelphia 76ers and US Olympic team
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid wants to play again this season, for the Philadelphia 76ers and US Olympic team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid wants to play again this season — for the Philadelphia 76ers, yes, even as they fade without the injured All-Star in the playoff hunt but also this summer for the U.S. Olympic team. “That’s the plan,” to return, Embiid told reporters Thursday at the team’s New Jersey complex. “Obviously, everything has to go right as far …

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA MVP and 76ers center Joel Embiid had knee surgery. His injury could affect the US Olympic team

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid’s timeline to return to the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear following knee surgery. U.S. coach Steve Kerr texted this week with Embiid, mostly to wish the NBA MVP well in his recovery from Tuesday’s procedure to address an injury to the lateral meniscus in his left knee. “He’s an amazing player and we’re really excited to …

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Joel Embiid misses 4th consecutive game in Denver as 76ers make him a late scratch with sore knee

Associated Press  

DENVER — Philadelphia star Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ game at Denver for a fourth consecutive season Saturday after the team’s medical staff determined he shouldn’t play. With Embiid in the Sixers’ locker room, the Ball Arena crowd broke out into chants of “Where’s Embiid?” as the Nuggets opened their game against the short-handed Sixers with a 13-4 run. Embiid …

76ers again hold out reigning MVP Joel Embiid against Hawks with knee injury
11 months, 2 weeks ago

76ers again hold out reigning MVP Joel Embiid against Hawks with knee injury

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Philadelphia center Joel Embiid, the reigning NBA MVP, missed the 76ers’ game at the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night with swelling in his left knee. Embiid was held out four straight games with a right ankle injury before returning to play two games, including a 128-92 loss to the New York Knicks on Friday night in which he …

NBA: Joel Embiid To Sit Out 76ers-Heat Christmas Game Due To Ankle Issue
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA: Joel Embiid To Sit Out 76ers-Heat Christmas Game Due To Ankle Issue

News 18  

Reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid will not play in Philadelphia’s Christmas night game against the Miami Heat, with the 76ers ruling him out because of a sprained right ankle. It’ll be the fourth game Embiid has missed this season for the 76ers, who are third in the Eastern Conference and fourth overall in the NBA, entering Monday with a 20-8 …

76ers move on after James Harden trade with focused Joel Embiid dominant against Raptors
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers move on after James Harden trade with focused Joel Embiid dominant against Raptors

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Nick Nurse looked forward and pondered the question for a few seconds. Had Nurse, Philadelphia’s coach for just a few months, ever believed he would get a chance to coach James Harden in a game this season? I think maybe that might have been a discussion between coaches and him, but from our point of view I think …

Joel Embiid shows Philly and NBA that he remains the 76ers franchise
1 year, 1 month ago

Joel Embiid shows Philly and NBA that he remains the 76ers franchise

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — Perhaps it was with his fourth and final crotch chop that Joel Embiid put his exclamation point on the Philadelphia 76ers home opener. “I used to have a lot more attitude when it came to getting into the crowd, and I feel like the last three years I’ve been focused on taking care of business and not getting …

Sixers' Joel Embiid hopes that James Harden's 'mindset can be changed'
1 year, 5 months ago

Sixers' Joel Embiid hopes that James Harden's 'mindset can be changed'

Daily Mail  

Joel Embiid said he was 'disappointed' when he learned that his Philadelphia 76ers teammate James Harden wanted to leave the team. Embiid told Showtime's Rachel Nichols at the NBA Summer League Party in Las Vegas on Saturday that he would remain friends with Harden, as he understood that the move was a business decision. 'People make decisions and I'm more …

Joel Embiid tells 76ers teammates ‘I’m back’ for Game 2 against Celtics
1 year, 7 months ago

Joel Embiid tells 76ers teammates ‘I’m back’ for Game 2 against Celtics

The Hindu  

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid told teammates Tuesday night that he will attempt to play Wednesday in Game 2 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Boston Celtics. TNT studio host Ernie Johnson asked Embiid during an interview after the announcement of his 2023 MVP award whether he would take the court for Game 2, and Embiid said, …

Joel Embiid expected to play in Game 2 vs. Celtics after right knee injury: Sources
1 year, 7 months ago

Joel Embiid expected to play in Game 2 vs. Celtics after right knee injury: Sources

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid is on track to return to the lineup for Wednesday’s Game 2 of the second-round series against the Boston Celtics, barring any setbacks in his injured right knee, league sources tell The Athletic. Embiid originally suffered what the team has called a right knee sprain on April 20 during Game 3 of the 76ers’ …

Joel Embiid's injury reports raise concern for Philadelphia 76ers playoff plans with second round ahead
1 year, 7 months ago

Joel Embiid's injury reports raise concern for Philadelphia 76ers playoff plans with second round ahead

Hindustan Times  

The Philadelphia 76ers are on a roll after winning their first-round series against the Brooklyn Nets, but they might be facing a major hurdle as they prepare for the second round. Star center Joel Embiid is dealing with a sprained LCL in his right knee, according to reports from ESPN and NBC Sports Philadelphia. Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia …

76ers’ Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets’ Jokic
1 year, 8 months ago

76ers’ Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets’ Jokic

Associated Press  

The showdown between MVP front-runners fizzled Monday when Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid was ruled out against the Nuggets and star Nikola Jokic because of a sore right calf. We want to get him and the whole team healthy for the playoffs.” Asked if he wishes he’d have held Embiid out of one of those games so he could …

NBA: Joel Embiid rallies Philadelphia 76ers past Brooklyn Nets 101-98
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA: Joel Embiid rallies Philadelphia 76ers past Brooklyn Nets 101-98

The Hindu  

Joel Embiid scored 37 points and hit a pair of go-ahead free throws with 5.2 seconds remaining as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied down the stretch for a 101-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday at New York. Cam Thomas’ layup with 7:43 left opened a 94-85 lead for the Nets, but the Sixers ripped off a 10-2 spurt to …

After Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons rivalry excites Philly crowd, James Harden closes out Nets
1 year, 10 months ago

After Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons rivalry excites Philly crowd, James Harden closes out Nets

New York Times  

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers called it “a boxing crowd.” Ben Simmons had been back to Philadelphia twice with the Brooklyn Nets, but he had never suited up against Joel Embiid. Joel Embiid gesture pic.twitter.com/lPb6BQvqTv — That's a highlight January 26, 2023 De’Anthony Melton enjoyed the spectacle, calling Philly fans “relentless, especially on your former players no matter what.” Tyrese …

NBA: Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard back among happy returns
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, Jamal Murray, Damian Lillard back among happy returns

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Ben Simmons played against 76ers in his first game since June 2021, making him among a number of big names who got back to basketball action. Simmons played against his former club in his first NBA game since June 2021, making him among a number of big names who got back to basketball action. “As a fan of the game, …

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 …

NBA: Unfortunate winning wasn't the biggest factor, says 76ers' Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA: Unfortunate winning wasn't the biggest factor, says 76ers' Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons

Firstpost  

Embiid had no love lost for Simmons after his trade ultimatum broke up what had been a successful All-Star pair. “It’s unfortunate winning was not the biggest factor,” Embiid said of Simmons, his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate. You add someone like that, your chances to win the championship are bigger.” The Sixers expect Harden’s arrival to be worth what they …

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 …

Philadelphia 76ers fans chant for Damian Lillard-Ben Simmons trade
3 years, 1 month ago

Philadelphia 76ers fans chant for Damian Lillard-Ben Simmons trade

ABC  

Philadelphia 76ers fans chanted Damian Lillard's name, in the forlorn hope of landing the six-time NBA All-Star in a trade for disgruntled guard Ben Simmons, as their team held off the Portland Trail Blazers. Key points: Ben Simmons remains inactive for the Philadelphia 76ers this NBA season The 76ers were without Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris for the match against …

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

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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: Philadelphia 76ers suspend Ben Simmons for one game for conduct detrimental to team
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers suspend Ben Simmons for one game for conduct detrimental to team

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“I just thought he was a distraction today,” coach Doc Rivers said on Tuesday after practice. We went on with practice.” Camden: Ben Simmons has been suspended by the Philadelphia 76ers for one game due to what they called conduct detrimental to the team. Sixers All-Star center Joel Embiid said Tuesday he wasn’t here to “babysit” Simmons. “Every day, every …

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 …

Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris return as Sixers bounce back in 125-113 preseason win
3 years, 2 months ago

Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris return as Sixers bounce back in 125-113 preseason win

New York Times  

The Sixers kicked off preseason play Monday in Toronto, falling to the Raptors 123-107 in a game that had few positives on display for Doc Rivers and his club, other than the fact that basketball was back in our lives. After the game, Rivers said the change in the starting lineup was “just looking at different guys,” and would go …

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 …

NBA: Ben Simmons won't report to 76ers' training camp, says report
3 years, 3 months ago

NBA: Ben Simmons won't report to 76ers' training camp, says report

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1 pick of the 2016 draft, is a three-time All-Star who had been paired with Joel Embiid as the franchise cornerstones as the Sixers chase their first NBA championship since 1983. Asked after the Game 7 loss if Simmons could still be a point guard for a championship contender, coach Doc Rivers said he didn’t have an answer. Embiid also …

Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia's Olympic squad
3 years, 5 months ago

Ben Simmons withdraws from Australia's Olympic squad

The Hindu  

Ben Simmons has withdrawn from Australia’s Olympic squad to spend time working on his individual skill development following a disappointing NBA post-season for Philadelphia 76ers. “It is a pretty rough time for him right now,” Australia’s head coach Brian Goorjian said. Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey refused to commit to bringing Simmons back next season, saying only that he …

Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers eliminated in NBA playoffs by Atlanta Hawks
3 years, 6 months ago

Ben Simmons' Philadelphia 76ers eliminated in NBA playoffs by Atlanta Hawks

ABC  

Ben Simmons's top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers have been knocked out of the NBA playoffs in just the second round by fifth-seed Atlanta Hawks, with the Aussie star's play coming under the microscope yet again. Key points: Ben Simmons's points per game mark of 10.7 was the eighth-highest figure across both teams in the series NBA veteran Jim Jackson said on the …

AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers
3 years, 9 months ago

AP Interview: Morey embraces challenges of leading 76ers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Like any top NBA executive this time of the season, Daryl Morey is trying to better his roster. “It allows me to just focus on my job, which is try and get better players for him.” The NBA trade deadline is March 25 and that means rumors and fantasy deals are at the forefront in Philly — the …

Sixers’ role players step up without Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons in win over Bulls
3 years, 9 months ago

Sixers’ role players step up without Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons in win over Bulls

New York Times  

The Sixers were without Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid on Thursday night, the result of the NBA’s health and safety protocols after being in close proximity to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. Though that last sentence was obviously not serious, Bradley and Howard combined for 32 points, 17 rebounds and five blocked shots to help the Sixers kick …

NBA All-Star Game: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons may miss game after barber tests positive for COVID
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA All-Star Game: Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons may miss game after barber tests positive for COVID

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Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons may be unable to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta because of a coronavirus contact tracing issue Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons may be unable to play in Sunday’s All-Star Game in Atlanta because of a coronavirus contact tracing issue, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said. A person with knowledge of the situation …

NBA 2020-21: Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid Lead Philadelphia 76ers Past Charlotte Hornets 127-112
3 years, 11 months ago

NBA 2020-21: Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid Lead Philadelphia 76ers Past Charlotte Hornets 127-112

News 18  

Joel Embiid had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Tobias Harris scored 24 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 127-112 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. The Sixers are rolling in Doc Rivers first season on the bench and followed a 24-point win over Orlando with another victory where they led by double digits for most …

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