Ben Simmons Trade: Philadelphia 76ers Reveal Potential Plans and Date

Ben Simmons Trade: Philadelphia 76ers Reveal Potential Plans and Date

Ben Simmons for Philadelphia 76ers vs Atlanta Hawks

Safe to say, the Ben Simmons trade saga has been one of the most speculated and rumoured topics throughout the NBA 2021-22 off-season. Not only that the potential trade situation led Philadelphia 76ers and Simmons to stoop down to a level which featured fans to know the true feeling from both parties. Wherein on one hand, where the Australian player was reported to leave his home in Philadelphia. On the other, Joel Embiid and Doc Rivers lashed onto the culprit for missing team practice. 

Knowing that Ben Simmons is a potential All-Star based on his defensive performance, Daryl Morey seems to be determined upon getting the right deal for the player. Just a day before, Embiid took the center stage at the Wells Fargo Center only to urge fans to support Ben Simmons amid this trade saga by saying, “He’s one of us.” 

Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid
Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid

Ben Simmons Trade: GM Daryl Morey on when will he be traded? 

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, league sources believe there is no imminent trade for Ben Simmons at the moment as teams have settled down with the NBA 2021-22 Season starting. It is also expected that GM Daryl Morey will wait until December 15, during which more players will be eligible and available to be traded–before exploring any potential deal for the Aussie playmaker. 

“You’re going to think I’m kidding, I’m not. This could (go on for) four years. … We’re in the prime of Joel’s career…Either Ben Simmons is playing for us, or we have to get back a difference maker,” Daryl Morey said as quoted by Clutchpoints. 

Ben-Simmons Trade
Ben-Simmons Trade

Ben Simmons trade saga seemed to have come to an ease in the recent days as it was reported that the Australian initiated to settle things down with the Philadelphia 76ers and his teammates, with an apology. As a result of which Joel Embiid decided to co-operate with the player and make sure that fans change their stance upon the player. 

Having said that, Simmons has not yet stared playing for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA 2021-22 Season. Given that he has started practicing, it would not be long before the Australian is called upon to play for the Sixers in the current season.

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