Shams: Ben Simmons Not Against Playing for 76ers, but Isn’t ‘Mentally Ready Yet’

By Adam D Anglo On Oct 20, 2021

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Ben Simmons, who was sent home from Philadelphia 76ers practice and suspended one game on Tuesday for refusing to participate in defensive drills, “is not against playing, but he is not mentally ready yet,” according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania

Sources: Doc Rivers asked Ben Simmons to join a defensive drill today. Simmons refused. Rivers asked again. Simmons said no again. <br><br>Rivers then told Simmons he should go home, and Simmons dropped the ball and left.

Charania added that it’s become “clear around the league” that the Sixers are “attempting to try to use any amount of leverage now that Simmons has returned to Philadelphia. The 76ers are not trying to move Simmons and have made clear that they will not deal him at this time, according to sources.”

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the same:

Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn

Sixers’ approach on a trade has remained steadfast: They won’t move Simmons for role players — only a player who’ll help keep them a championship contender. That hasn’t changed. For now, no one should expect a speedy resolution on Simmons’ future in Philadelphia. <a href=”https://t.co/YUdkseUZOo”>https://t.co/YUdkseUZOo</a>

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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