Touted as a “once-in-a-generation talent”,Ben Simmons signed a $US170 million contract,and even dated a Kardashian – then things went sour. What really went down?
Ben Simmons says the Philadelphia 76ers didn’t do enough to help him as he coped with his mental health issues.
Patty Mills has roared back to form with Nets coach Steve Nash praising the Australian star and Matisse Thybulle will miss Philadelphia’s trip to Toronto over vaccination status.
Ben Simmons’ mega trade to the Brooklyn Nets will hopefully end a year of discontent and,with Patty Mills by his side,he has the right man to help him.
NBA great Isiah Thomas has weighed into the Ben Simmons debate and taken the side of a player,as his contract stand-off with the 76ers deepens.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons met with the team on Friday,but indicated that he is not ready to join the team on the court.
The three-time All-Star is not expected to play for an undetermined period of time as his dispute escalates.
“The Process” that turned Australia’s best basketball export into one of the NBA’s most maligned figures.
The only punishment that fits,the only recourse the Philadelphia 76ers have,is to bench Ben Simmons until he starts to earn his money.
The Philadelphia 76ers suspended the 25-year-old Australian All-Star for conduct detrimental to the team and threw him out of training.
Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons is back training with the 76ers after holding out during most of pre-season in the wake of a demand to be traded. But his teammates insisted it was business as usual when he showed up.