ClutchPoints 2 hours ago
NBA trade rumors: Another Sixers blockbuster Ben Simmons trade offer turned down by Hawks
It was earlier reported that the Atlanta Hawks had already turned down a major trade offer from the Philadelphia 76ers in a potentially landscape-shifting deal that would bring Ben Simmons to Atlanta. As it turns out, the Sixers tabled another blockbuster proposal which apparently, was also rejected by the Hawks. According to reports, the Sixers […] The post NBA trade rumors: Another Sixers blockbuster Ben Simmons trade offer turned down by Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers 4 hours ago
Reports of Simmons staying put, Harden’s future, more from Sixers Daily pod
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer was a guest on the Sixers Daily pod where he dished on the latest involving Ben Simmons, James Harden and more. On Thursday, Liberty Ballers’ pod host and producer Jas Kang dropped a really exciting episode of his Sixers Daily pod, an NBA Trade Deadline preview with former Liberty Baller, now an author and NBA Insider with Bleacher Report, Jake Fischer. Fischer has been on fire recently with loads of intel for us diehards. You can listen to the full pod here, or watch on Youtube. It was a very difficult pod...
ClutchPoints 4 hours ago
Kings make final decision on Ben Simmons trade with Sixers
The Sacramento Kings have been one of the most frequently discussed teams as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Ben Simmons has been the most frequently discussed trade target for the past six months despite the Philadelphia 76ers’ stance on not moving him just for the sake of it. It seemed for a while that the […] The post Kings make final decision on Ben Simmons trade with Sixers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers 5 hours ago
Reports: Kings ‘have ended pursuit’ of Ben Simmons trade with Sixers
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Daryl Morey and Co. will seemingly have to look elsewhere to move the All-Star guard. For months, the Sacramento Kings have been a leading suitor for Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons. That is, until Friday afternoon. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Kings “have ended their pursuit of a deal with the 76ers and turned elsewhere in trade talks, sources told ESPN on Friday. ESPN Sources: The Sacramento Kings – one of the most aggressive teams in the market and once an eager suitor for Philadelphia’s Ben Simmons –...
Liberty Ballers 7 hours ago
Podcast: Recapping the Sixers’ undefeated week
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ Bryan Toporek joins Sean to look back at Philly’s 3-0 week. Plus, they discuss the MVP race between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokić. Following a 3-0 week for the Sixers, Sean is joined by Bryan Toporek to zoom out and discuss the trade market landscape with the deadline two weeks away. How much fire is there to the James Harden smoke, and what financial levers would have to be pulled to get him to Philadelphia this summer? If Daryl Morey doesn’t break fans’ hearts by keeping Ben Simmons beyond the trade deadline, which of the rumored...
Liberty Ballers 9 hours ago
Shaquille O’Neal on Ben Simmons: ‘I don’t respect him’
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via The HOF center didn’t hold back. The Ben Simmons situation began last summer and is still ongoing with the NBA trade deadline less than two weeks away. With Simmons declining to suit up in a Sixers uniform this season, Philadelphia fans have grown increasingly frustrated with and disappointed in the former first overall pick (to put it mildly). However, those feelings apparently even extend to individuals beyond the greater Delaware Valley who don’t have an emotional investment in the team. During last night’s TNT studio show,...
Liberty Ballers Jan 27, 2022
NBA trade deadline preview with Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer
Photo by Bill Baptist/NBAE via Fischer discusses the latest rumors surrounding Ben Simmons, James Harden, Tobias Harris and more. We are officially two weeks away from the NBA trade deadline. The rumor mill has begun to pick up in recent weeks as teams try and make their final changes leading into the season’s stretch drive. The Philadelphia 76ers remain at the forefront of trade discussions. Former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons is still technically on the team, even though he hasn’t suited up for a single game on the schedule. Daryl Morey and the Sixers brass...
The Sixer Sense Jan 27, 2022
Sixers: 3 reasons not to trade for Kyrie Irving
As the deadline nears, a number of teams are being mentioned as potential trade partners, with different players being discussed daily. One player that the media loves to discuss in a potential Ben Simmons deal is Kyrie Irving, due to the immense storylines that would come from such a monumental superstar swap. Both Kyrie and […] Sixers: 3 reasons not to trade for Kyrie Irving - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Hoops Habit Jan 26, 2022
NBA Trade Rumors: 76ers held Ben Simmons talks with Raptors, Pacers
It feels like the Ben Simmons saga has dragged on for ages now. The disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star has still yet to suit up this year, but he hasn’t been traded, either. GM Daryl Morey is determined to get a superstar player back in return for Simmons, with James Harden being the one name that […] NBA Trade Rumors: 76ers held Ben Simmons talks with Raptors, Pacers - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Jan 26, 2022
RUMOR: The Sixers-Hawks Ben Simmons blockbuster that hit Tobias Harris obstacle
The Philadelphia 76ers still haven’t had any luck trading disgruntled star Ben Simmons due to Daryl Morey’s desire to acquire nothing less than a superstar for the Aussie. Well, it appears the Sixers were actually in discussions with the Atlanta Hawks over a blockbuster deal, but they weren’t the least bit interested in acquiring Tobias […] The post RUMOR: The Sixers-Hawks Ben Simmons blockbuster that hit Tobias Harris obstacle appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense Jan 26, 2022
Sixers: 3 important factors in potential James Harden pursuit
The Sixers are expected to pursue James Harden in the offseason, with the Ben Simmons trade saga now inextricably linked to Brooklyn’s potentially disgruntled superstar. Where there’s smoke, there’s fire, and the Harden smoke is equivalent to the smoke found in your local Hookah lounge. It’s time to gear up for another few months of […] Sixers: 3 important factors in potential James Harden pursuit - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Jan 25, 2022
Report: Harden has ‘increased interest in testing the open market’
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ Perhaps the Sixers are hanging on to Ben Simmons knowing James Harden could be available this summer. At this point in NBA trade season, the rumors are flying faster than a Furkan Korkmaz catch-and-shoot triple. The biggest story possible is the one that keeps arising. The mere idea that the Sixers would hold Ben Simmons through the trade deadline alone would be pretty earth-shattering, even if few of us in these parts would be shocked. But the idea that the Sixers could really acquire James Harden has felt as unobtainable as a Tobias Harris...
Liberty Ballers Jan 25, 2022
Podcast: Would the Kings be a good trade partner for Ben Simmons?
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Marina Drab or Sactown Royalty joins Adio to discuss that and more on the latest episode of the Out of Site podcast. The trade deadline is less than three weeks away, and Ben Simmons is the hot topic ahead of the deadline. New angles of a Philadelphia 76ers trade involving Simmons have also evolved to possibly including Tobias Harris as well? Of all the teams that remain interested in the All-NBA defender, Simmons is the Sacramento Kings. Marina Drab, a staff writer for Sactown Royalty (the SB Nation home of the Sacramento...
ClutchPoints Jan 25, 2022
NBA trade rumors: The Ben Simmons backup plan for Hawks and Kings, revealed
The Atlanta Hawks and the Sacramento Kings are two teams often mentioned in NBA trade rumors on Ben Simmons, the embattled Philadelphia 76ers guard-forward. However, both the Hawks and the Kings are also aware that the Sixers are willing to wait out on a Ben Simmons trade, with the allure of a potential James Harden […] The post NBA trade rumors: The Ben Simmons backup plan for Hawks and Kings, revealed appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sixer Sense Jan 25, 2022
Chances each Philadelphia 76ers will be traded by the deadline
The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching and the Philadelphia 76ers will surely have their phone lines tied up at the deadline. This is mainly due to the club’s unhappy All-Star playmaker in Ben Simmons. However, just focusing on Simmons can get a bit repetitive for someone who covers the whole Sixers roster. Luckily for […] Chances each Philadelphia 76ers will be traded by the deadline - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
