Simmons practices but playing status unclear
Ben Simmons practiced with the 76ers for the first time this season on Sunday, though no decision was made on his status for the season opener.
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2-2, 4th in Atlantic
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Simmons misses game while 'reconditioning'
Ben Simmons is "reconditioning" and did not travel with the 76ers to Detroit for Friday's preseason finale. He has cleared NBA health and safety protocols and is eligible to rejoin the team.
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Doc 'assuming' Simmons to play, 'but who knows'
76ers coach Doc Rivers met with Ben Simmons on Tuesday but remains unsure of the status of the All-Star guard's trade demand, and if he will actually play for Philadelphia.
Simmons meets with Morey, Brand, sources say
Ben Simmons passed his physical and held a meeting with the 76ers' front office on Tuesday, but he is ineligible to participate in team-related activities until Friday, at the earliest, due to NBA health and safety protocols, sources said.
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76ers top Nets 115-104 in preseason as star guards sit out
Furkan Korkmaz scored 27 points, Isaiah Joe added 20, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-104 on Monday night in Philadelphia in a matchup of teams missing their star point guards.
Doc on Ben Simmons return: 'I'm going to call Woj!' (0:40)
Sources: Simmons surprises 76ers by reporting
After staying away for the first two weeks of the preseason, 76ers All-Star guard Ben Simmons reported to the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Monday night, sources told ESPN.
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Rivers: Sixers would welcome Simmons return
As discussions between Ben Simmons' side and the 76ers have gained momentum, coach Doc Rivers said Monday night that from "day one" Philadelphia has wanted Simmons to come back and play for the team.
Is there hope that Ben Simmons and 76ers can repair relationship? (1:31)
Sources: Sixers eye Simmons return amid talks
Philadelphia 76ers management and coach Doc Rivers progressed in talks over the weekend with Ben Simmons' agent on a resolution for the All-Star to report to the team, likely as soon as this week, sources told ESPN.
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Where the Ben Simmons-76ers saga stands now, and where it could be headed
Sixers All-Star Ben Simmons continues his holdout as Philadelphia prepares to play its first preseason game. What now?
Sources: 76ers hold $8.25M owed to Simmons
The Philadelphia 76ers are withholding $8.25 million owed to Ben Simmons -- 25% of his contract -- that he was due to receive Friday, and placing it into an escrow account, sources told ESPN.
Windhorst calls 76ers not paying Ben Simmons a 'declaration of war' (1:54)
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Embiid: Simmons situation 'disrespectful' to team
Joel Embiid pushed back on a report about Ben Simmons' grievance with how the Sixers have built their team and called the entire situation "disappointing."
Embiid 'disappointed' with Simmons situation (0:45)
Windy: Embiid's comments on Simmons made out of frustration (1:42)
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2021-22 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | 0 | 1.000 | - | W4 |
| Brooklyn | 3 | 1 | .750 | 1 | W1 |
| Toronto | 3 | 2 | .600 | 1.5 | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | L1 |
| Boston | 2 | 2 | .500 | 2 | L2 |
Team Stats
Points Per Game113.614th
Rebounds Per Game45.110th
Assists Per Game23.722nd
Points Allowed109.47th
Injuries
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(28) | Jaden Springer | PG | Tennessee |
| 2(20) | Filip Petrusev | PF | |
| 2(23) | Charles Bassey | C | Western Kentucky |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 49 | 23 | .681 |
| 2019-20 | 43 | 30 | .589 |
| 2018-19 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 30 | .634 |