Sixers president Daryl Morey tiptoed around most Simmons questions,though he said he still believed he could be part of a championship nucleus. The door,though,is always open for a deal.
A day after enduring intense criticism,Ben Simmons is reportedly considering pulling out of Australia’s Olympic campaign. But he has yet to make a final decision or communicate his plans to the Boomers.
Ben Simmons has faced criticism from his highest-profile NBA teammate and an all-time great of the sport for his performances in the play-offs. But the star guard will be welcomed into the Australian Boomers’ fold this week.
The Australian stands alone right now when it comes to foul-line futility.
The Atlanta Hawks have rallied from a 26-point,second-half deficit to stun Ben Simmons and the 76ers 109-106 in Philadelphia and take a 3-2 series lead in the eastern conference semi-finals.
Ben Simmons started at centre and had 19 points,11 assists and 10 rebounds for the top-seeded Sixers,who will meet the Atlanta Hawks in the next round.
Ben Simmons had his troubles at the foul-line as the Melbourne-born star could not drag Philadelphia to a series-clinching win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.
Dubbed a “treasure” by his coach,Ben Simmons has matured with the Philadelphia 76ers and his franchise is among the favourites to claim an NBA championship.
The Australian Boomers have named an NBA-laden squad of 24 ahead of the Tokyo Olympics later this year with Ben Simmons,Patty Mills and Joe Ingles the headliners.
A more aggressive Ben Simmons has helped the Philadelphia 76ers to a flying start in the NBA season but trade rumours continue to haunt the Australian star.
Joel Embiid had 27 points and 10 rebounds while remaining unbeaten at Madison Square Garden,and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 109-89.