The last we heard from Ben Simmons back in late August was that he"." The simmering tension reached a boilint point on Tuesday as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Simmons has communicated to the team that he will never play for the team again. The report also confirmed the previous rumblings that he would not report
DK Metcalf Jersey to training camp.This is merely the latest episode in a series of trade reports and rumorsdating back toPhiladelphia's disappointing lo s to the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs.MORE: If we're being honest, the general scuttlebutt surrounding his long-term status in Philadelphia stretches back far beyond that, even predating the James Harden rumors at the start of last season.Regardle s, it can be difficult to keep the reports straight during the seemingly endle s stream of news trickling out over the last several months.Here is a timeline of all the news and reports related to Ben Simnons dating back to that early postseason exit.MORE: Timeline of Ben Simmons trade reportsJune 20, 2021 The76ers lose to the Hawks in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals,
Jamarco Jones Jersey bringing an end to their season.June 21, 2021 reports that Simmons is "doubtful" to play for Australia in the Tokyo Olympics and will spend the offseason working on "skill development."June 24, 2021 reports that Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul met with 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey and general manager Elton Brand to "begin evaluatingthe next steps in Simmons' Sixers career." Wojnarowski addsthat notrade request has beenmade and the 76ers are
Jake Curhan Jersey "committed to keeping Simmons as a central piece of their franchise."June 28, 2021 announces that Simmons has officially withdrawn from the Australian Olympic team.July 13, 2021 reports that the 76ers have "opened up trade conversations" surrounding Simmons and have engaged with teams.July 13, 2021 writesthe 76ers have insisted that they will "not be rushed or pre sured into trading Simmons." The Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors are some of the "known suitors" for Simmons, .July 28, 2021 Ahead of the 2021 NBA Draft, reports that the 76ers "continue to canva s the league" for Simmons trades. Simmons and Paul are said to be "in stepwith a move elsewhere."Aug. 2, 2021 reports that the 76ers are seeking a minimum of four future
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