ClutchPoints Feb 17, 2020
Russell Westbrook’s blunt reaction to game ending on a free throw
Houston Rockets former MVP winner Russell Westbrook had very little impact on Sunday in what was a historically successful All-Star Game. The 31-year-old — making his ninth All-Star appearance in his career — logged 27 minutes during the contest (second only in his team to Ben Simmons who played 29 minutes), but finished with only […] The post Russell Westbrook’s blunt reaction to game ending on a free throw appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 16, 2020
Sixers’ Joel Embiid reveals how he plans to guard Ben Simmons in All-Star Game
Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will face each other on Sunday; the Sixers teammates were picked on opposite teams for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game. Embiid was the first pick for Team Giannis while Simmons was selected 10 picks later by Team LeBron. As teammates on the Sixers, it’s safe to say […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid reveals how he plans to guard Ben Simmons in All-Star Game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 15, 2020
Ben Simmons claims he loves playing with Joel Embiid
Pretty much every basketball pundit believes Philadelphia 76ers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can’t play together. There are numerous people inside NBA circles who believe the Sixers will trade either Embiid or Simmons this summer. Embiid and Simmons continue to be an iffy fit together since both All-Stars do most of their damage in the […] The post Ben Simmons claims he loves playing with Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 15, 2020
Sixers’ Joel Embiid says struggles with Ben Simmons are ‘B.S.’
Much has been made about the apparent struggles between Philadelphia 76ers teammates Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The team isn’t playing up to expectations. Much of the blame has been put on a supposed rocky relationship between the two All-Stars. However, according to Embiid, those rumors are nonsensical. “I think it’s B.S. because when you […] The post Sixers’ Joel Embiid says struggles with Ben Simmons are ‘B.S.’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 12, 2020
Brett Brown firing more likely than Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons trade this summer
The Philadelphia 76ers have done little to convince other teams (or their fans) that they’re a force to be reckoned with, excelling at home, but struggling greatly at home. Talks of a Ben Simmons or Joel Embiid trade have started to emerge in light of the dysfunction, though according to Kurt Helin of NBC Sports, […] The post Brett Brown firing more likely than Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons trade this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 11, 2020
VIDEO: Sixers star Ben Simmons hits insane circus shot vs. Clippers
Philadelphia 76ers star point-forward Ben Simmons may not have the long-range bomb that everyone wanted him to have, but the Sixers star can definitely shoot the ball in a variety of ways. Take Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers for example. Simmons converted on a backwards layup in the third quarter while Paul George […] The post VIDEO: Sixers star Ben Simmons hits insane circus shot vs. Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 11, 2020
Nick Young believes media is turning Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons against each other
Former NBA guard Nick Young believes the media is turning Sixers stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons against each other. They always trying to break up a good team like the 76ers that’s how it starts … the media turn the 2 stars against each other ….. — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) February 11, 2020 There […] The post Nick Young believes media is turning Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons against each other appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 11, 2020
Rumor: People around NBA believe Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons duo days are over
There are numerous people inside NBA circles who believe the Philadelphia 76ers will trade either Joel Embiid or Ben Simmons this summer, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. This echoes a recent report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst suggesting teams are preparing for the Sixers to soon consider an Embiid trade. Embiid and Simmons continue […] The post Rumor: People around NBA believe Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons duo days are over appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 10, 2020
Ben Simmons claims Kawhi Leonard motivated him to become a better defender
Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons says Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard set the tone for him to become a better defender. Leonard dominated Simmons and basically any Sixers defender which tried to guard him in the 2019 playoffs. That seven-game series which the Sixers lost on a Leonard buzzer beater still resonates with Simmons, […] The post Ben Simmons claims Kawhi Leonard motivated him to become a better defender appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 10, 2020
Rival teams starting to prepare for possibility of 76ers trading Joel Embiid
There are people around the league who are wondering if the Philadelphia 76ers are going to pursue a Joel Embiid trade after this season ends, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Questions continue to surround whether Embiid and Ben Simmons can fit alongside each other. The Sixers, who were picked by many to contend for […] The post Rival teams starting to prepare for possibility of 76ers trading Joel Embiid appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 7, 2020
VIDEO: Sixers’ Ben Simmons caught Ja Morant napping and picks his pocket for the breakaway slam
The Philadelphia 76ers are seriously lacking in energy, and on Friday night they’re hoping to take down the surging Memphis Grizzlies at home and stop a four-game losing streak. This play could help, with All-Star Sixers point-forward Ben Simmons taking possession away from Grizzlies rookie phenom point guard Ja Morant, who was looking in the […] The post VIDEO: Sixers’ Ben Simmons caught Ja Morant napping and picks his pocket for the breakaway slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Feb 4, 2020
Ben Simmons rips ‘soft’ Sixers after getting smoked by Heat
Ben Simmons only needed one word to describe the Phildelphia 76ers’ embarrassing 137-106 loss to the Miami Heat on Monday. Speaking to reporters after the defeat, Simmons called their effort against the Heat “soft,” per Noah Levick of NBC Sports. Philadelphia’s road mishaps continued as it lost its third road game in a row. The […] The post Ben Simmons rips ‘soft’ Sixers after getting smoked by Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 28, 2020
Sixers coach Brett Brown thinks Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris should make All-Star team
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown thinks Sixers stars Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris should make the All-Star team this season. The All-Star reserves will be announced on Thursday. The coaches vote for the reserves. #Sixers coach Brett Brown on if he expects @BenSimmons25 to get selected to his second straight #NBAAllStar appearance. The coach […] The post Sixers coach Brett Brown thinks Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris should make All-Star team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Jan 26, 2020
NBA Rumors: Should Philadelphia 76ers Consider Building Around Ben Simmons Instead Of Joel Embiid?
Despite not having their main man, Joel Embiid, on the floor, Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers managed to walk away with a 108-91 victory against the Western Conference No. 1 seed Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center Philadelphia. Simmons established another outstanding performance on both ends of the floor, finishing the game with 28 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists, and four steals while shooting 80.0 percent from the field. With his ability to lead the Sixers in Embiid’s absence, Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report believes that the former No. 1 overall pick is...
ClutchPoints Jan 26, 2020
76ers: Why Philadelphia should consider pursuing a trade for Isaiah Thomas
It’s no secret that the Philadelphia 76ers have championship aspirations this season. On paper, the team looks like it could run through the best the league has to offer. Philadelphia has arguably two of the best rising stars in the league in Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. However, the more we see them on the […] The post 76ers: Why Philadelphia should consider pursuing a trade for Isaiah Thomas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
