Klutch Sports represented Simmons since he entered the NBA as the No.1 pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft. The agency negotiated the five-year, $177 million rookie extension Simmons signed with the 76ers in 2019 and helped him land endorsement deals with Nike and Beats by Dre, among other brands.

The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski later reported that Simmons already has a new agent in mind and expects to sign with industry veteran Bernie Lee. The list of players that Lee represents includes Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, Dallas Mavericks’ Justin Holiday, and Utah Jazz’s Kris Dunn.

Ben Simmons is currently having the toughest stretch of his career. In 42 games he played in 2022-23, he has been averaging 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, all career-worst. The 26-year-old hasn’t played a single game since mid-February, being sidelined with left knee soreness.

It remains to be seen whether Lee can help Simmons navigate recent struggles and help him return to his previous level. While with the 76ers, Simmons earned three All-Star nods and was selected in the NBA All-Defensive First Team twice.

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Simmons had his knee flare up during practice recently, forcing him to miss the Nets’ first two games after the All-Star break. While Brooklyn didn’t provide more details about Simmons’ condition, the player himself hinted that he could be out for an extended time.

“We’re going to reevaluate it in about a week and see where I’m at,” Simmons said via the New York Post. “There’s some targets I need to hit and get to.”

Simmons also opened up about his frustrations with the injuries that limited him to just 42 games and 26.3 minutes per game in 2022-23.

“I’ve been battling it all year. I haven’t been 100 percent all year,” he added. “I just want to be on the court, regardless of what it is and whatever position I have. I’m just trying to give the team what I can.”

When he was able to play, Simmons struggled to make the significant impact that the Nets envisioned when they acquired him as part of James Harden trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The three-time All-Star showed that he is still a valuable defensive presence but has struggled on the offensive side of the ball, averaging only 6.9 points throughout the campaign. 

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Further details about the sit-down between Simmons and the 76ers remain unknown, but sources close to the organization described it to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne as “brief.”

This is an unexpected turn of events in the Simmons/76ers saga that has plagued the team for the better part of the offseason. The 25-year-old star asked to be traded back in August and opted to remain away from the team until moved. Philadelphia retaliated by withholding the player’s salary and putting it in escrow while fining him for every preseason game he missed.

While it appeared earlier that Simmons was ready to forfeit the money to get what he wanted, his mind changed late last week. His representatives and the 76ers had a breakthrough in talks and laid the foundation for Simmons to return to the team.

It now remains to be seen whether Simmons just reported to keep collecting his paychecks or he intends to play for the 76ers this season. The answer to this will be clearer later this week when he passes NBA health and safety protocols and becomes eligible to participate in team activities.

Ben Simmons decided to ask out after being criticized by several members of the organization for his poor performances in the 2020-21 postseason. Simmons averaged career-low 11.9 points per game in the first two rounds and particularly struggled in the Eastern Conference semifinals exit against the Atlanta Hawks.

The 76ers were at first open to trading Simmons but failed to find offers they liked. This is when the organization changed its approach and became focused on repairing the relationship with the player.

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According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the 76ers recently reached out to the Portland Trail Blazers and offered them Simmons in return for C.J. McCollum. But Philly wasn’t interested in doing a one-for-one swap, as they also asked to get three first-round picks and three draft swaps. The Trail Blazers deemed this too steep and pulled out of talks.

The two teams are reportedly still talking, but one would have to significantly lower their expectations in order to push the deal over the finishing line.

Charania also reports that the 76ers are talking with the Indiana Pacers about a potential trade. The talks are reportedly centered on Simmons heading to Indiana, while Malcolm Brogdon, Caris LeVert, and picks would head in the opposite direction.

Ben Simmons asked the 76ers for a trade back in August, and the two sides are engaged in a rarely-seen standoff since then. Simmons made a decision to remain away from the team until he gets his wish, while the 76ers opted to withhold his salary and fine him for every game he misses.

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The representatives of Simmons have notified the 76ers about their client’s intentions while also telling the team that he won’t report when the training camp opens in late September. Wojnarowski adds that the 25-year-old star hasn’t had any direct communication with the franchise in weeks.

Simmons and the 76ers ended the 2020-21 NBA season on a bad note after the All-Star point guard’s poor performances were singled out as a reason for the team’s early playoff exit. The relationship between the two sides only got worse during the offseason, and the bad situation turned to worse when Simmons asked to be traded during a meeting with the Philly brass in August.

The 76ers front office and President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey reportedly wouldn’t have anything against trading Simmons but found that the offers they received for him were not even close to something they would consider. The team was ready to play the long game, hoping that Simmons would rebuild his value in 2021-22, but that doesn’t seem to be an option anymore.

Sitting out won’t be without consequences for Simmons, who has four years and $147 million left on the max rookie extension he signed back in 2019. According to ESPN, the 76ers could fine him around $227K for each game he misses, starting preseason.

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Simmons suffered the injury in Wednesday’s game against Washington Wizards while grabbing a rebound midway through the third quarter. The 24-year-old tweaked his knee on the way down and limped off the court shortly after. He didn’t return to the game.

According to reports, MRI on Simmons’ knee showed no ligament damage, and he’s currently working with the team to determine the best treatment option. 

It is unclear whether this injury puts Simmons out for the season, with 76ers’ head coach Brett Brown giving the reporters a vague answer when asked about it.

“Some of the information is fluid … It’s just that the stuff is still being evaluated,” said Brown.

Ben Simmons was already ruled out for the season once this year, after picking up a back injury back in February. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic break, Simmons had enough time to recover and return to action in time for the NBA restart.

Simmons is averaging 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.

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76ers also issued an update about Simmons’ health, saying that the player will be evaluated again in three weeks.

Simmons hurt his back during a February 22^nd game against Milwaukee Bucks, and has been rehabbing since. And while he is making progress, the 23-year-old is still far from being 100 percent.

“I can’t give you dates or a timeline,” Simmons told reporters. “I’m doing well. Rehab has been great. Progressing, staying in there and doing what I can to come back 100 percent.”

Ben Simmons had a solid season so far, but he hasn’t exactly made a leap that everyone expected him to make in his third season in NBA. Simmons is currently averaging  16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, which is in line with his numbers from previous years.

It doesn’t help that 76ers also played underwhelming basketball as a team, sitting at 39-26 record at the moment. This is enough for the sixth spot in the East, which is more than disappointing for a team that had NBA title aspirations this season.

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Although he is considered of the best young basketball players in the world, Simmons struggled with the long-range shots thorough his first two years in the league. Previously he attempted 19 three-point shots since turning pro, and didn’t make a single one. But that all changed in 76ers’ preseason game against Guangzhou Long-Lions.

With the clock winding down in the second quarter, Simmons was left unguarded beyond the three-point line. He dribbled the ball a few times, got his feet set, and then hit a three to give Philly an 82-41 lead. This led to fanatical cheers from the home crowd, as well as an ecstatic reaction from his teammates.

You can check out Simmons’ first three-pointer below.

Ben Simmons’ last made three-point shot before this was at college. He made one against Charleston on November 15th, 2015, while playing basketball with LSU. This also turned out to be the only three-pointer he made during his college career.

Simmons finished the game against Long-Lions with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.

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Wojnarowski reports that the two sides are closing in on a five-year deal, which would net Simmons $170 million. The two sides still haven’t inked the agreement, as there are still some smaller issues that need to be ironed out. There is an October deadline for rookie extensions for both sides to be aware of, but the expectation is that “a signed agreement will come significantly sooner.”

Once Simmons signs a deal, Philly will have all of their four best players on the long-term contract. Joel Embiid signed his five-year, $150 million rookie extension in 2017, Harris inked five years, $180 million several days ago, while Horford will play on four years, $109 million deal.

The 76ers took Ben Simmons first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, but he ended up missing his rookie year due to a foot injury. He returned in time for 2017/18 season and helped the team reach the playoffs while winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Simmons had even better 2018/19 season, earning his first All-Star appearance and being a part of Philly team that reached Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. He finished the regular season averaging 16.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game.

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Klutch Sports represented Simmons since he entered the NBA as the No.1 pick by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft. The agency negotiated the five-year, $177 million rookie extension Simmons signed with the 76ers in 2019 and helped him land endorsement deals with Nike and Beats by Dre, among other brands.

The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski later reported that Simmons already has a new agent in mind and expects to sign with industry veteran Bernie Lee. The list of players that Lee represents includes Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, Dallas Mavericks’ Justin Holiday, and Utah Jazz’s Kris Dunn.

Ben Simmons is currently having the toughest stretch of his career. In 42 games he played in 2022-23, he has been averaging 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists, all career-worst. The 26-year-old hasn’t played a single game since mid-February, being sidelined with left knee soreness.

It remains to be seen whether Lee can help Simmons navigate recent struggles and help him return to his previous level. While with the 76ers, Simmons earned three All-Star nods and was selected in the NBA All-Defensive First Team twice.

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Simmons had his knee flare up during practice recently, forcing him to miss the Nets’ first two games after the All-Star break. While Brooklyn didn’t provide more details about Simmons’ condition, the player himself hinted that he could be out for an extended time.

“We’re going to reevaluate it in about a week and see where I’m at,” Simmons said via the New York Post. “There’s some targets I need to hit and get to.”

Simmons also opened up about his frustrations with the injuries that limited him to just 42 games and 26.3 minutes per game in 2022-23.

“I’ve been battling it all year. I haven’t been 100 percent all year,” he added. “I just want to be on the court, regardless of what it is and whatever position I have. I’m just trying to give the team what I can.”

When he was able to play, Simmons struggled to make the significant impact that the Nets envisioned when they acquired him as part of James Harden trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. The three-time All-Star showed that he is still a valuable defensive presence but has struggled on the offensive side of the ball, averaging only 6.9 points throughout the campaign. 

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Further details about the sit-down between Simmons and the 76ers remain unknown, but sources close to the organization described it to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne as “brief.”

This is an unexpected turn of events in the Simmons/76ers saga that has plagued the team for the better part of the offseason. The 25-year-old star asked to be traded back in August and opted to remain away from the team until moved. Philadelphia retaliated by withholding the player’s salary and putting it in escrow while fining him for every preseason game he missed.

While it appeared earlier that Simmons was ready to forfeit the money to get what he wanted, his mind changed late last week. His representatives and the 76ers had a breakthrough in talks and laid the foundation for Simmons to return to the team.

It now remains to be seen whether Simmons just reported to keep collecting his paychecks or he intends to play for the 76ers this season. The answer to this will be clearer later this week when he passes NBA health and safety protocols and becomes eligible to participate in team activities.

Ben Simmons decided to ask out after being criticized by several members of the organization for his poor performances in the 2020-21 postseason. Simmons averaged career-low 11.9 points per game in the first two rounds and particularly struggled in the Eastern Conference semifinals exit against the Atlanta Hawks.

The 76ers were at first open to trading Simmons but failed to find offers they liked. This is when the organization changed its approach and became focused on repairing the relationship with the player.

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According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the 76ers recently reached out to the Portland Trail Blazers and offered them Simmons in return for C.J. McCollum. But Philly wasn’t interested in doing a one-for-one swap, as they also asked to get three first-round picks and three draft swaps. The Trail Blazers deemed this too steep and pulled out of talks.

The two teams are reportedly still talking, but one would have to significantly lower their expectations in order to push the deal over the finishing line.

Charania also reports that the 76ers are talking with the Indiana Pacers about a potential trade. The talks are reportedly centered on Simmons heading to Indiana, while Malcolm Brogdon, Caris LeVert, and picks would head in the opposite direction.

Ben Simmons asked the 76ers for a trade back in August, and the two sides are engaged in a rarely-seen standoff since then. Simmons made a decision to remain away from the team until he gets his wish, while the 76ers opted to withhold his salary and fine him for every game he misses.

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The representatives of Simmons have notified the 76ers about their client’s intentions while also telling the team that he won’t report when the training camp opens in late September. Wojnarowski adds that the 25-year-old star hasn’t had any direct communication with the franchise in weeks.

Simmons and the 76ers ended the 2020-21 NBA season on a bad note after the All-Star point guard’s poor performances were singled out as a reason for the team’s early playoff exit. The relationship between the two sides only got worse during the offseason, and the bad situation turned to worse when Simmons asked to be traded during a meeting with the Philly brass in August.

The 76ers front office and President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey reportedly wouldn’t have anything against trading Simmons but found that the offers they received for him were not even close to something they would consider. The team was ready to play the long game, hoping that Simmons would rebuild his value in 2021-22, but that doesn’t seem to be an option anymore.

Sitting out won’t be without consequences for Simmons, who has four years and $147 million left on the max rookie extension he signed back in 2019. According to ESPN, the 76ers could fine him around $227K for each game he misses, starting preseason.

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Simmons suffered the injury in Wednesday’s game against Washington Wizards while grabbing a rebound midway through the third quarter. The 24-year-old tweaked his knee on the way down and limped off the court shortly after. He didn’t return to the game.

According to reports, MRI on Simmons’ knee showed no ligament damage, and he’s currently working with the team to determine the best treatment option. 

It is unclear whether this injury puts Simmons out for the season, with 76ers’ head coach Brett Brown giving the reporters a vague answer when asked about it.

“Some of the information is fluid … It’s just that the stuff is still being evaluated,” said Brown.

Ben Simmons was already ruled out for the season once this year, after picking up a back injury back in February. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic break, Simmons had enough time to recover and return to action in time for the NBA restart.

Simmons is averaging 16.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.0 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.

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76ers also issued an update about Simmons’ health, saying that the player will be evaluated again in three weeks.

Simmons hurt his back during a February 22^nd game against Milwaukee Bucks, and has been rehabbing since. And while he is making progress, the 23-year-old is still far from being 100 percent.

“I can’t give you dates or a timeline,” Simmons told reporters. “I’m doing well. Rehab has been great. Progressing, staying in there and doing what I can to come back 100 percent.”

Ben Simmons had a solid season so far, but he hasn’t exactly made a leap that everyone expected him to make in his third season in NBA. Simmons is currently averaging  16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game, which is in line with his numbers from previous years.

It doesn’t help that 76ers also played underwhelming basketball as a team, sitting at 39-26 record at the moment. This is enough for the sixth spot in the East, which is more than disappointing for a team that had NBA title aspirations this season.

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Although he is considered of the best young basketball players in the world, Simmons struggled with the long-range shots thorough his first two years in the league. Previously he attempted 19 three-point shots since turning pro, and didn’t make a single one. But that all changed in 76ers’ preseason game against Guangzhou Long-Lions.

With the clock winding down in the second quarter, Simmons was left unguarded beyond the three-point line. He dribbled the ball a few times, got his feet set, and then hit a three to give Philly an 82-41 lead. This led to fanatical cheers from the home crowd, as well as an ecstatic reaction from his teammates.

You can check out Simmons’ first three-pointer below.

Ben Simmons’ last made three-point shot before this was at college. He made one against Charleston on November 15th, 2015, while playing basketball with LSU. This also turned out to be the only three-pointer he made during his college career.

Simmons finished the game against Long-Lions with 21 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists.

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Wojnarowski reports that the two sides are closing in on a five-year deal, which would net Simmons $170 million. The two sides still haven’t inked the agreement, as there are still some smaller issues that need to be ironed out. There is an October deadline for rookie extensions for both sides to be aware of, but the expectation is that “a signed agreement will come significantly sooner.”

Once Simmons signs a deal, Philly will have all of their four best players on the long-term contract. Joel Embiid signed his five-year, $150 million rookie extension in 2017, Harris inked five years, $180 million several days ago, while Horford will play on four years, $109 million deal.

The 76ers took Ben Simmons first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, but he ended up missing his rookie year due to a foot injury. He returned in time for 2017/18 season and helped the team reach the playoffs while winning the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

Simmons had even better 2018/19 season, earning his first All-Star appearance and being a part of Philly team that reached Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. He finished the regular season averaging 16.9 points, 8.8 rebounds and 7.7 assists per game.

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