The 76ers are usually not attempting to maneuver Simmons and have made clear that they won’t deal him at the moment, based on sources. The franchise desires Simmons to indicate as much as practices and video games, to be engaged and to carry out to his capabilities. Simmons shouldn’t be in opposition to enjoying, however he’s not mentally prepared but, sources insist.
Supply: Shams Charania @ The Athletic
What’s the thrill on Twitter?
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
How does an official underneath the basket name this Lakers ball? In actual time this clearly bounced off LBJ’s leg. It’s opening night time and their botching layup calls like Ben Simmons 😎 pic.twitter.com/CLja6ltm5H – 12:30 AM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: What ought to the #Sixers do with the suspended Ben Simmons? How can Daryl Morey, Doc Rivers and firm remedy this mess? bit.ly/3DTSnlX pic.twitter.com/rIbc6Oy0Kb – 12:30 AM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Newest @BleacherReport Is Ben Simmons Making Sixers State of affairs Worse for Himself? – I’m undecided there’s a greater or worse approach for any of this to go down – it’s fairly messy on each side bleacherreport.com/articles/29495… – 10:28 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Right here’s my report for @SportsCenter from immediately’s newest twist within the Ben Simmons saga — a narrative that doesn’t look like coming to a conclusion anytime quickly. pic.twitter.com/HubkaZPoGG – 10:13 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: Why the #Sixers suspending Ben Simmons, who bears the brunt of the blame right here, for Wednesday’s opener doesn’t assist anyone: bit.ly/3DTSnlX pic.twitter.com/FQo8UzkSiK – 9:20 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers and the group keep that they’re targeted on the duty at hand regardless of the drama surrounding Ben Simmons #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/19/six… by way of @SixersWire #NBA – 8:27 PM
Tom Ziller @teamziller
[signs onto the internet to catch up on what Ben Simmons might have said during media availability]
Oh. Oh, OK then. – 8:05 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Giannis doesn’t strike me as a man nursing an existential, post-championship hangover. All we speak about are mooks like Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons once we might be speaking Giannis, at all times. Disgrace on us. – 7:53 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
How have Daryl Morey and the Sixers dealt with the Ben Simmons commerce request? #NBAPalooza2K21
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 7:07 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
My massive Ben Simmons thought proper now’s that John Wall could also be the most effective return Philly can get for him at this level. Simply my private opinion – 6:39 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
An replace on the challenges dealing with Philadelphia on the commerce entrance with Ben Simmons.
Remember the fact that 35% of NBA gamers can’t be traded as of immediately.
That quantity will begin to lower beginning on Dec. 15.
espn.com/nba/insider/st… – 6:26 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Column: “At this level, I don’t care about that man,” mentioned Joel Embiid. On Ben Simmons and the Sixers, who’ve reached the purpose of no return si.com/nba/2021/10/19… – 6:10 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: Ben Simmons’ 1-game suspension will solely make it more durable for the #Sixers to commerce him except Daryl Morey accepts inferior gives: bit.ly/3DTSnlX #76ers pic.twitter.com/XO738xLbBE – 6:10 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Y’all know Ben Simmons goes to win this standoff, proper? – 5:38 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
As of the 5:30 harm report, the Sixers have dominated out:
Ben Simmons (Suspension)
Grant Riller (Left knee harm restoration)
Shake Milton (Proper ankle sprain)
Appears like Tobias Harris and Matisse Thybulle must be good to go for the opener. – 5:38 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Inside three days of 76ers practices with Ben Simmons, culminating in a one-game suspension and Doc Rivers telling the three-time All-Star he ought to go residence — and what’s subsequent: theathletic.com/2900382/2021/1… – 5:20 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Unresolved and untenable, Ben Simmons state of affairs places 76ers in bind nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/19/unr… – 5:02 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#ICYMI Ben Simmons kicked out of Sixers observe, suspended for conduct detrimental after being unwilling to have interaction inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… by way of @phillyinquirer – 5:00 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA column: Ben Simmons’ suspension, whereas merited, doesn’t assist the #Sixers or Simmons and makes you surprise how this mess might be resolved: bit.ly/3DTSnlX #76ers pic.twitter.com/68j3CGIuyb – 3:50 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
We’ll be again on @thehalftimeapp from 4-5 ET, the place we’ll as soon as once more talk about the most recent with Ben Simmons, in addition to the rookie extensions from yesterday. Tune in right here: apps.apple.com/us/app/halftim… – 3:38 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
Senior NBA Insider @Adrian Wojnarowski joins NBA Right now with the most recent information on Ben Simmons’ suspension for Wednesday’s season opener: pic.twitter.com/XNA9QBxzAs – 3:13 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
I do know what this says about Ben Simmons. However massive previous highly effective Klutch beginning to seem like clowns too. – 3:01 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Ben Simmons has been suspended for tomorrow night time’s opener for conduct detrimental to the group.
@Rick Mahorn tells @EvCoRadio why the connection between Ben Simmons & the #76ers will not be salvageable after immediately. #HereTheyCome pic.twitter.com/xNoPMSBUkB – 3:00 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
The Ben Simmons saga is dumb and dangerous for all concerned. It’s truthfully not a lot deeper than that. – 2:48 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Ben Simmons remains to be doing it unsuitable. You need to do sufficient to have some believable deniability if you wish to receives a commission. Blow some rotations on protection within the sport, however don’t simply flat refuse to do stuff that can get you suspended. – 2:46 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
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Ben Simmons information response + Western Convention Predictions
Come on in and let the world know your ideas. twitter.com/i/areas/1lPKq… – 2:43 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons getting kicked out of 76ers observe: ‘At this level I don’t care about that man’
cbssports.com/nba/information/joel-… pic.twitter.com/zwRGV3Xa41 – 2:39 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
In relation to Ben Simmons and the Sixers, nobody’s opinion issues extra pic.twitter.com/h2TlgB4q81 – 2:22 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
Ben Simmons is working the Jimmy Butler playbook to get himself out of Philadelphia. Whereas my co-worker @bycharlescurtis thinks it was his solely transfer, I don’t suppose it’s the fitting name.
We defined either side of the argument, which you’ll learn right here: bit.ly/3BWadEA – 2:13 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Andre Drummond and Seth Curry gave their ideas on Ben Simmons being tossed from observe immediately #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/19/and… by way of @SixersWire #NBA – 2:06 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Ben Simmons state of affairs so loopy that no one cares that Kyrie was enjoying soccer lol – 1:55 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
“On the finish of the day, our job is to not babysit any individual.” – Joel Embiid, who has nonetheless not spoken to Ben Simmons. – 1:55 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Ben Simmons at observe pic.twitter.com/t3iwGWzNqG – 1:53 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN Sources: The 76ers have fined Ben Simmons $1.4M for his absence from 4 preseason video games (360K every) and levied quite a few group fines for missed practices, on-court exercises and conferences. He hasn’t earned any cash since returning to the group on October 11. – 1:52 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
76ers droop Ben Simmons for normal season Opener sportando.basketball/en/76ers-suspe… – 1:40 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
About to speak Ben Simmons on @SportsCenter – 1:38 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
i’d have really thought-about defending Ben Simmons if Doc yelled “do you propose on attempting?” at him at observe immediately and Ben answered with: pic.twitter.com/QAsd7Ach0O – 1:35 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Ben Simmons will get kicked off form, suspended, ripped by Joel Embiid nba.nbcsports.com/2021/10/19/ben… – 1:30 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports activities
Philadelphia 76ers Droop Ben Simmons One Recreation For ‘Detrimental Conduct’; Joel Embiid Says It’s Not Our Job to ‘Babysit Anyone’
@forbes forbes.com/websites/adamzago… – 1:30 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Ben Simmons was suspended, and Joel Embiid despatched a message that he’s not keen on attempting to coddle him. A wild day at Sixers observe: phillyvoice.com/ben-simmons-su… – 1:29 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
I simply surprise what Ben Simmons’ endgame is right here. I’d suppose his market is dwindling with each information cycle. Not the type of teammate you’d need round your gamers or the sideshow/distraction you need coming to your group. – 1:18 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Video games Ben Simmons performs with Sixers + Video games Kyrie Irving performs with Nets this season = (clean). – 1:15 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Massive because of Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers for making Suns followers really feel barely higher about their state of affairs immediately – 1:14 PM
Ben Rohrbach @brohrbach
The Ben Simmons Saga, in all its glory.
Doc Rivers: “It was no massive deal.”
Joel Embiid: “At this level, I don’t actually care about that man, truthfully. He does no matter he desires.” pic.twitter.com/729xzwdBab – 1:12 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Doc Rivers: “You gonna take part on this defensive drill?”
Ben Simmons: pic.twitter.com/GpOB4WOubA – 1:08 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Forward of getting thrown out of 76ers observe, Ben Simmons declined a number of instances to sub right into a drill, sources inform ESPN. – 1:08 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Up to date #NBA story: In wake of Ben Simmons being suspended for Wednesday’s #Sixers opener, Joel Embiid says: ‘At this level, I don’t care about that man, truthfully. He does no matter he desires’ pic.twitter.com/pUTyowIsLb #76ers pic.twitter.com/qYoSUXjQ8e – 1:08 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Ben Simmons at Sixers observe immediately pic.twitter.com/JKfaZuSbCi – 1:08 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Subsequent step for Ben Simmons could be doing the Jimmy Butler however robust to win with the B squad when he’s deferring to Georges Niang – 1:04 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on Ben Simmons getting kicked off form. pic.twitter.com/X1RQokr3Q1 – 12:59 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Doc Rivers requested Ben Simmons to affix a defensive drill immediately. Simmons refused. Rivers requested once more. Simmons mentioned no once more.
Rivers then informed Simmons he ought to go residence, and Simmons dropped the ball and left. – 12:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Ben Simmons isn’t gonna come to OKC simply to be the second greatest Australian level guard on the group. – 12:57 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
ben simmons and the sixers coming collectively to tank his commerce worth is the kind of next-level teamwork we haven’t seen for the reason that 2014 spurs – 12:56 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
To not justify Ben Simmons’ conduct however the 76ers needed to see this coming. He informed them to their faces, with no ambiguity, no wiggle room, that he was completed enjoying for Philadelphia. He confirmed as much as keep away from monetary losses, to not win video games. Performing up is his solely play to get dealt. – 12:53 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Joel Embiid each time somebody brings up Ben Simmons pic.twitter.com/DhmevWVe0G – 12:52 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid mentioned he has not had a dialogue with Ben Simmons since he rejoined the group. – 12:49 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Andre Drummond says he simply targeted on the blokes which might be right here proper now. Says the Ben Simmons stuff is out of his management #Sixers – 12:46 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid, on whether or not he’s thought of attempting to persuade Ben Simmons to purchase again in to the group: “I’m not right here to babysit.” – 12:45 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Wealthy Paul exhibiting Ben Simmons learn how to receives a commission whereas nonetheless forcing his approach out. pic.twitter.com/qeM27RP68s – 12:42 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Joel Embiid says he has not talked to Ben Simmons. – 12:42 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers star heart Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons being suspended: pic.twitter.com/pUTyowIsLb – 12:41 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Ben Simmons at observe this Thursday: pic.twitter.com/qBLNsaJFQe – 12:39 PM
Jeff Eisenband @JeffEisenband
Ben Simmons watching the Sixers get flooded by the Pelicans on Wednesday night time. pic.twitter.com/qBdI9FtB5d – 12:39 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers: ‘Right now (Ben Simmons) didn’t wish to be right here.’ – 12:39 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Doc Rivers says that Ben Simmons might be welcomed again to observe on Thursday if he desires to be again #Sixers – 12:38 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers on kicking Ben Simmons off form: Unclear when Simmons might be again, however would welcome any individual again if he desires to be right here. – 12:37 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
Doc Rivers on Ben Simmons: “He was a distraction immediately, I didn’t suppose he wished to do what all people else was doing. It was early, it wasn’t an enormous deal. I simply informed him, he ought to depart then, and we went on with observe.” #Sixers – 12:37 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
“He will help us.” – Doc Rivers on why Ben Simmons will nonetheless be allowed again after suspension. – 12:37 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Doc Rivers says the #Sixers stay targeted with the Ben Simmons drama occurring. He thinks the gamers will at all times welcome him again in if he desires to play – 12:36 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Doc Rivers says he thought Ben Simmons was a distraction and that’s why he eliminated him from observe early immediately. – 12:35 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Doc Rivers says he felt like Ben Simmons was a distraction immediately: “I didn’t suppose he wished to do what everybody else was doing.”
Rivers says he’s going to provide Simmons each probability to affix the group, however he has to guard the group. – 12:35 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Doc Rivers says on daily basis and each second he’s gonna give Ben Simmons an opportunity to be part of the group. However on the finish of the day, he has to guard the group #Sixers – 12:34 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA story: #Sixers droop Ben Simmons for opener as a result of ‘conduct detrimental to the group’ and he doesn’t communicate to media as soon as once more: bit.ly/3DTSnlX #76ers pic.twitter.com/vrxMIEkUnJ – 12:34 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Doc Rivers says he thought Ben Simmons was a distraction immediately #Sixers – 12:34 PM
Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
Right here was Ben Simmons (not) within the post-practice huddle yesterday. After which exiting.
Per @Keith Pompey, he was booted from observe immediately for not being engaged. pic.twitter.com/id4ctcoZvn – 12:31 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Ben Simmons attempting to go away Philly like pic.twitter.com/ixUiTFXzad – 12:28 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Think about the shit Ben Simmons could be pulling if he was coming off playoffs. AK – 12:27 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Anticipating to listen to from Doc Rivers quickly on Ben Simmons’ suspension for “conduct detrimental to the group”
nbcsports.com/philadelphia/s… – 12:27 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Doc Rivers threw Ben Simmons off form, supply confirms to @SInow. Simmons was not engaged in what the Sixers have been doing. Suspension got here shortly after. – 12:27 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Instructed Ben Simmons was at immediately’s #Sixers observe ‘at one level.’ – 12:25 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Doc Rivers threw Ben Simmons off form like pic.twitter.com/M2AxvmdMy1 – 12:24 PM
Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
After Mavs observe immediately, Luka is ready to speak to media for the primary time since media day.
Until, after all, he pulls a Ben Simmons. ¯_(ツ)_/¯
What do you wish to know? pic.twitter.com/sZFR0JAaH5 – 12:24 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Doc Rivers to Ben Simmons immediately at observe: pic.twitter.com/sjoKT1ua0W – 12:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
LSU Ben Simmons has entered the chat – 12:23 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Clearly, Ben Simmons is out to trigger an issue, in-house now. Can’t have him close to group once more, IMO. – 12:22 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Predict Ben Simmons’ subsequent transfer:
I’ll go along with him executing The Spicoli: Have a pizza delivered to observe and inform Doc that he’s going to have lunch on “our time.” pic.twitter.com/CgSuqqQ2jR – 12:22 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Issues appear a bit rocky in Philly… I ponder if Ben Simmons is sad and if he would possibly even think about demanding a commerce! – 12:21 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
In keeping with a sources, Ben Simmons was thrown off form by Doc Rivers – 12:20 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
Unclear if Ben Simmons was at #Sixers observe immediately. It’s nonetheless occurring in the mean time. – 12:20 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
#Sixers verify Ben Simmons won’t discuss immediately. Doc Rivers will communicate on what occurred quickly – 12:20 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Sixers coach Doc Rivers threw Ben Simmons off form immediately and the suspension got here shortly thereafter, sources inform ESPN. – 12:19 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
The #Sixers‘ Ben Simmons not speaking immediately, in spite of everything. pic.twitter.com/BvM9wS09G9 – 12:18 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Ben Simmons shouldn’t be speaking to the media immediately per @Kyle Neubeck – 12:18 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Ben Simmons is NOT speaking immediately. – 12:17 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Ben Simmons was kicked out of immediately’s observe for no being engaged, based on sources. #Sixers – 12:17 PM
John Karalis @RedsArmy_John
Nice adjustment by Ben Simmons realizing that as an alternative of sitting residence on his personal, he can go to be a much bigger distraction in particular person and have the group ship him residence as an alternative. – 12:17 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Ben Simmons shouldn’t be speaking immediately, I’m informed, and was suspended as a result of an occasion that occurred at observe immediately – 12:17 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ben Simmons suspended, per Sixers pic.twitter.com/vc6bSP8OXn – 12:16 PM
Paul Pierce @paulpierce34
The Philadelphia 76’ers must resolve this Ben Simmons state of affairs not good u don’t wish to have a poisonous tradition when u attempting to win a chip ideas? – 12:16 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Sixers have introduced a one-game suspension of Ben Simmons that formally guidelines him out of Wednesday’s season opener at New Orleans. pic.twitter.com/dxI2s2O1Wh – 12:14 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The #Sixers suspended Ben Simmons one sport for conduct detrimental to the group. He’ll miss Wednesday’s sport on the New Orleans Pelicans. – 12:14 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
No tax financial savings for Philadelphia on the Ben Simmons’ one-game suspension.
Group-issued self-discipline doesn’t include tax financial savings. Solely league-issued self-discipline comes with tax financial savings. – 12:14 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Sixers droop Ben Simmons a sport for “conduct detrimental to the group.”
This story can not ever finish, please – 12:13 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Sixers Ben Simmons is suspended one sport for conduct detrimental to the group. He’ll miss Wednesday’s sport at #Pelicans – 12:13 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The 76ers say Ben Simmons has been suspended for one sport for “detrimental conduct” to the group.
Simmons won’t play the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans Wednesday night time. – 12:12 PM
Jeff Zillgitt @JeffZillgitt
Sixers droop Ben Simmons for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group, group says in information launch. He received’t play tomorrow vs. New Orleans. – 12:12 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Sixers say Ben Simmons has been suspended for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. Consequently, Simmons will miss the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans tomorrow night time. – 12:12 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#Sixers Ben Simmons has been suspended for the opener as a result of ‘contact detrimental to the group.’ – 12:12 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Sixers have suspended Ben Simmons for one sport for conduct detrimental to the group. – 12:12 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Ben Simmons has been suspended for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. Simmons will miss the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans tomorrow night time, group says in an announcement. – 12:12 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Ben Simmons has been suspended 1 sport #Sixers pic.twitter.com/mWY4CPqdQv – 12:12 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Sixers announce Ben Simmons has been suspended one sport for conduct detrimental to the group. – 12:12 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
The #Sixers have suspended Ben Simmons for one sport. He’ll miss tomorrow’s sport – 12:12 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Sixers announce they’ve suspended Ben Simmons for one sport for conduct detrimental to the group. He’ll serve the suspension tomorrow for the opener in opposition to the Pelicans. – 12:11 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Sixers say Ben Simmons has been suspended for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. Consequently, Simmons will miss the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans tomorrow night time. – 12:11 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
76ers assertion: Ben Simmons has been suspended for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. Consequently, Simmons will miss the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans tomorrow night time. – 12:11 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
76ers have suspended Ben Simmons for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. – 12:11 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
The 76ers announce that “Ben Simmons has been suspended for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. Consequently, Simmons will miss the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans tomorrow night time” – 12:11 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Ben Simmons has been suspended for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. Consequently, Simmons will miss the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans tomorrow night time. – 12:11 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Sixers have suspended Ben Simmons for one sport as a result of conduct detrimental to the group. – 12:10 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
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Y’all have been actually watching Ben Simmons’ pockets?? – 6:34 AM
Extra on this storyline
In Simmons’ first assembly with group personnel final week, a gathering that included Rivers, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and common supervisor Elton Model, sources mentioned Simmons reiterated that he was not mentally able to rejoin the group after the previous a number of months. The previous a number of months, after all, included Rivers and Joel Embiid criticizing him after the Recreation 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. Rivers, Morey and Model requested Simmons to be current, anticipating the state of affairs to be again to regular, however it nonetheless isn’t. -via The Athletic / October 20, 2021
Ramona Shelburne: When requested in regards to the Ben Simmons, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver tells @Malika Andrews “There’s a cause now we have contracts on this league” -via Twitter @ramonashelburne / October 19, 2021
Ramona Shelburne: Silver says he doesn’t suppose it is a significantly new subject within the league. If something there are “fewer” conditions than earlier in his profession, whether or not it’s holdouts, not desirous to play for a group that drafts them, or requesting trades. -via Twitter @ramonashelburne / October 19, 2021