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Ben Simmons’ stint with the Philadelphia 76ers appears to be over.
Keith Pompey, shedding light on the 76ers, reports that Simmons and his agent have met with executives from the Pennsylvania club and expressed their desire to leave the team.
It is announced that Simmons has assured the 76ers leaders that he does not promise to come to preseason camp, which will begin on September 28.
Rumors of a possible Simmons trade have been circulating all summer, but Australia’s 76ers want a high return and have yet to receive a suitable offer for a defender.
The NBA’s first call-up in 2016 still has $ 147 million valid for four years. A contract valued in US dollars.
Simmons averaged 13.9 points in the NBA last season, bounced 7.3 balls and dished out 7.2 assists.
Possible trades for Simmons began to be discussed after the athlete’s failed appearance in the playoffs, where he scored 11.9 points. In the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Atlanta Hawks, Simmons averaged 9.8 points.
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