Ben Simmons a Game-time Decision for 76ers’ Opener amid Rumors, Doc Rivers Says
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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers provided an update on the potential for point guard Ben Simmons to play for the team when it makes its 2021-22 regular-season debut on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Doc Rivers says he will “wait and see” how Simmons looks over the next couple of days before making a decision on Wednesday. Says he wants to see his conditioning, timing, and sharpness with picking up the tweaks to what Philly has done. “We’ve been together for three weeks.”
Simmons, who has reportedly requested a trade and held out for the first few weeks of training camp, rejoined the team Monday, cleared COVID-19 protocols Friday and practiced Sunday.
The three-time All-Star averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game last year.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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