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• Knicks Still Targeting Former All-Star Ben Simmons
The New York Knicks have a roster spot available for a veteran minimum contract, and one player the Eastern Conference contender is reportedly eyeing is Ben Simmons. Knicks Have Maintained Interest In Ben Simmons According to SNY’s Ian Begley, “As of earlier this week, New York continued to show strong interest in signing Simmons as […] The post Knicks Still Targeting Former All-...2025
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• Knicks Continue To Have Interest In Ben Simmons

The New York Knicks continue to "show strong interest" in signing Ben Simmons in free agency. Simmons remains one of the more prominent unsigned free agents. Simmons finished last season with the LA Clippers after his buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons is coming off the final season of his five-year, $170 million maximum contract extension signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019. Simmons is...2025
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• Ben Simmons reportedly garnering interest from 76ers rival

Ben Simmons isn't the sought-after commodity he was half a decade ago, but the former first overall selection continues to find opportunities around the league....2025
• Knicks remain interested in former top draft selection

Ben Simmons isn't the sought-after commodity he was half a decade ago, but the former first overall selection continues to find opportunities around the league....2025
• Rumor: Knicks Remain Interested In Ben Simmons

The New York Knicks remain interested in Ben Simmons, according to NBA reporter Ian Begley of SNY. Simmons, who played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season, is an unrestricted free agent. “Ben Simmons is certainly a candidate for the Knicks’ final roster spot,” Begley wrote. “As of earlier this week, New York […] The post Rumor: Knicks Remain Interested In Be...2025
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• Celtics Rumors: Damian Lillard, Neemias Queta, Ben Simmons

Damian Lillard was briefly linked to the Celtics after being waived and stretched by the Bucks, but that possibility came and went quicker than a Jrue Holiday text. Turns out Holiday did shoot his shot. “As soon as I was waived … he sent me the eyeball emoji,” Lillard said at his introductory presser in […] The post Celtics Rumors: Damian Lillard, Neemias Queta, Ben Simmons appeared first on...2025
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• NBA free agency rumors: Knicks, Kings linked to Ben Simmons as injury concerns mount

The former No. 1 overall pick has been limited due to injury since leaving the 76ers after the 2021 season...2025
• NBA Summer League History: Stats For First Overall Picks

Cooper Flagg has been shut down from the 2025 NBA Summer League after appearing in two games, which has become the norm over the past few seasons. Flagg had just 10 points on 5-for-21 shooting in his first game, but bounced back with 31 points as he shot 10-for-21 from the floor on top of 8-for-13 on free throws in his second game. The following list shows the PER and per game averages for every f...2025
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• Dynasty recap & reactions: Damn the Young Bucks

AEW’s Instagram AEW Dynasty (Apr. 6, 2025) emanated from The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. The PPV event featured the Young Bucks screwing Swerve Strickland out of the world title, Adam Cole finally winning AEW gold, FTR turning heel by attacking Adam Copeland, and much more. Get caught up on all the Dynasty details with the excellent play-by-play from Claire Elizabeth. Let’s run d...2025
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• Anthony Bowens answers his ex-partner’s Best Wrestler Alive challenge

@AEW Max Caster had the Philadelphia crowd in the palm of his hand, but they were even more excited to see his old Acclaimed partner & Billy Gunn return to shut him up. After some very good crowd work from The Best Wrestler Alive (with his chant getting over, Platinum Max chided the “Maxamaniacs” in the Philadelphia crowd for doing it wrong, then revealed his Ben Simmons 76ers jersey for a...2025
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• New York Notes: Simmons, Whitehead, Knicks
Former Nets guard Ben Simmons has reflected on his unhappy tenure in Brooklyn, and how he feels more comfortable with his new team, the Clippers, than he ever did during his injury-prone years with the Nets. During a new conversation with Jared Schwartz of The New York Post (subscriber link), the 6’10” former All-Star unpacked […]...2025
• Clippers’ Ben Simmons To Miss At Least Another Week With Knee Injury

Clippers guard Ben Simmons will miss another week with a knee injury that’s already cost him five straight games, as relayed by coach Tyronn Lue. Simmons was bought out by the Nets last month and then promptly signed with the Clippers. Since his arrival, Simmons has averaged 6.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.4 […] The post Clippers’ Ben Simmons To Miss At Least Another...2025
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• The All Oft-Injured Team

Photo by Dave Kaup/Getty Images A major dis from Sir Charles During the 1961-62 baseball season, the great Wilt Chamberlain averaged, AVERAGED, 48.5 minutes per game while playing in a league leading 80 games. Since an NBA game is only 48 minutes long, you must be asking if this is a misprint. No, it is not. Wilt played every minute of every game, plus most of the overtime minutes. In fact...2025
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• Ben Simmons’ 3 NBA buyout suitors, ranked by where he can actually make an impact

Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images Let’s rank the best destinations for Ben Simmons on the buyout market. It looked like Ben Simmons’ days as an NBA player were numbered. After missing the entire 2021-2022 season with a back injury following his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets, Simmons returned to play only 43 games during the 2022-23 season and just 15 games dur...2025
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• Atlantic Notes: Simmons, Celtics, Tatum, Barnes
The back surgery Nets forward Ben Simmons had last spring caused him to question whether he’d be able to continue playing in the NBA, Julia Stumbaugh of Bleacher Report writes. “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,” Simmons said […]...2025
• Ben Simmons Considered Retirement While Rehabbing From Back Surgery

On a recent episode of The Young Man and The Three podcast, Ben Simmons was candid about all he's gone through with his back injuries. Simmons said there were times he wondered if he should retire while rehabbing after back surgery last year. "There were times, last summer, when I was like, 'I don't know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,'" Simmons said. "I had to bring that up in con...2025

• Ben Simmons purchases Los Angeles home 2700 miles from Philly
Philadelphia 76ers fans are rooting for Ben Simmons to get out of town ASAP. Now, they seem to be one step closer to getting their wish, as the All-Star “guard” recently purchased a brand-new mansion in Los Angeles — almost 3,000 miles away from Philly. According to Dirt, the 24-year old closed on a swanky […] The post Ben Simmons purchases Los Angeles home 2700 miles from Philly...2021

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"Ben Simmons is finalizing a buyout with the Nets and will meet with the Cavaliers and Clippers."

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"Ben Simmons injury: Nets guard will miss rest of the season due to lingering back issues"

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"Imagine this: Markelle Fultz has turned out to be better than Ben Simmons"

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"The Nets are trading James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round draft picks, sources tell ESPN."

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"The 76ers fined Ben Simmons his game salary for missing Thursday's win over the Pistons and plan to continue fining him until he cooperates with team physicians on his mental health and fulfills other related obligations, sources told ESPN."

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"He was asked whether the Dubs should pursue Embiid or his Sixers running mate Ben Simmons […] The post Why the Warriors should pursue Joel Embiid, according to Chris Mullin appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"NBA Star Index: Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons putting on defensive clinics; Carmelo Anthony getting last laugh"

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"Should Ben Simmons make the cut?"

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"After growing up in Australia, Ben Simmons is now following—and surpassing—his father’s path as a promising prep baller in America."

• Knicks Still Targeting Former All-Star Ben Simmons
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• Knicks Continue To Have Interest In Ben Simmons
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• Knicks remain interested in former top draft selection
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• Celtics Are Favorites To Sign Ben Simmons This Offseason
Unrestricted free agent Ben Simmons has drawn interest from the Boston Celtics and Phoenix Suns, while the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings have also been reported as potential suitors. “League sources say that the Suns have also had some recent dialogue with former All-Star Ben Simmons, who I’m told has drawn interest since free […] The post Celtics Are Favorites To Sign Ben Simmons Thi...2025
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• Ben Simmons To Decide On New Team By Next Week?
Ben Simmons, an unrestricted free agent, is “probably” going to sign with a new team by next week, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported on Threads (hat tip to Brian Robb of MassLive). Windhorst mentioned the Kings, Suns, Knicks and Celtics as teams that have been linked to Simmons, confirming previous reporting from Jake Fischer and Marc […]...2025
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• Ben Simmons Expected To Sign Soon; Knicks, Suns, Celtics Reportedly Interested
Ben Simmons remains unsigned after finishing the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, but a deal is expected within the next week. Simmons has been connected to the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. "I'm told he's probably going to make a choice in the next week," wrote ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Threads. "Knicks, Suns and yes, Celtics have all been connected to him." Simmo...2025
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• Ben Simmons Expected To Sign Soon With Knicks, Suns, Celtics Reportedly Interested
Ben Simmons remains unsigned after finishing the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, but a deal is expected within the next week. Simmons has been connected to the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks and Boston Celtics. "I'm told he's probably going to make a choice in the next week," wrote ESPN's Brian Windhorst on Threads. "Knicks, Suns and yes, Celtics have all been connected to him." Simmo...2025
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• Would Ben Simmons actually make sense for Celtics? Forsberg and Robb debate
Should the Celtics take a longer look at Ben Simmons? Chris Forsberg and Brian Robb weigh the pros and cons of signing the polarizing free agent....2025
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• Ben Simmons Drawing Interest From Four Teams, Including Celtics And Suns
Ben Simmons may not be the star he once was, but he is still generating interest as a free agent. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, four teams are currently in the mix for the former No. 1 overall pick: the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings. Stein reported […] The post Ben Simmons Drawing Interest From Four Teams, Including Celtics And Suns appeared ...2025
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• Knicks Continue To Have Interest In Ben Simmons
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• Ben Simmons Expected To Sign Soon; Knicks, Suns, Celtics Reportedly Interested
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• Suns Not Interested In Ben Simmons
The Phoenix Suns are not interested in Ben Simmons. Simmons is an unrestricted free agent. For the many that are asking – no the Suns do not have interest in Ben Simmons. — John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 16, 2025 Simmons played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season. He averaged 5.0 points, […] The post Suns Not Interested In Ben Simmons appeared first ...2025
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• Knicks In Contact With Ben Simmons, Landry Shamet To Fill Final Veteran Minimum Contract
Ben Simmons and Landry Shamet are candidates to fill the final veteran minimum contract slot, according to Ian Begley of SNY. The team has enough room for one veteran minimum and one rookie contract before they reach the second apron. The Knicks are reportedly looking for a backup point in the role. Simmons averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 51 games with the Nets and Clippers ...2025
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• Malcolm Brogdon Could Be 'Primary Target' For Clippers

In a recent appearance on The Third Apron podcast with Yossi Gozlan, The Athletic's Law Murray talked about the LA Clippers offseason. Murray suggested that free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon could be a primary target for the Clippers this summer. "I would consider Brogdon a primary target for the Clippers," Murray said. "They almost traded (for him previously). I think if Brogdon would have been a ...2025
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• Malcolm Brogdon May Be Clippers Target This Offseason

In a recent appearance on The Third Apron podcast with Yossi Gozlan, The Athletic's Law Murray talked about the LA Clippers offseason. Murray suggested that free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon could be a primary target for the Clippers this summer. "I would consider Brogdon a primary target for the Clippers," Murray said "They almost traded (for him previously). I think if Brogdon would have been a b...2025
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• Anthony Bowens answers his ex-partner’s Best Wrestler Alive challenge
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• Rutgers basketball made history at the NBA Draft for all the wrong reasons

Wednesday night felt like both the best of times and the worst of times for Scarlet Knight hoops fans and many wondering what is next for the program. Rutgers men’s basketball made expected history Wednesday night when Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey — both freshmen guards on the Scarlet Knights’ 2024-25 team — were selected in the top five of the NBA Draft. Harper was taken second overall by San Anto...2025
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• The next LeBron, 76ers missing piece … Philly Bust

Ben Simmons is many things, but with the NBA Draft this week, he’s a lesson. The lasting image of Ben Simmons as a Philadelphia 76er is not a pleasant one: the much-maligned attacker passing the ball under the rim with a much shorter defender on him in a crucial Game Seven playoff loss at home. What followed that moment was a head-spinning offseason filled with finger-pointing, reports of mental h...2025
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• Dynasty recap & reactions: Damn the Young Bucks
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• Anthony Bowens answers his ex-partner’s Best Wrestler Alive challenge
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• This was the saddest moment in Joel Embiid’s disastrous season

Joel Embiid did his best Ben Simmons impression....2025
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• Bulls player pulled a ‘Ben Simmons’ by passing up WIDE OPEN layup for missed 3

The NBA’s three-point addiction has gone too far. The fall of Ben Simmons started with a refusal to throw down a wide-open dunk. The infamous Simmons blunder happened in the fourth quarter of Game 7 between the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Sixers would lose the game and the series, and afterwards, Philly head coach Doc Rivers and superstar ...2024
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• Nets’ biggest mistake at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline
When the Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, the basketball world stopped for a moment. Everyone was aware that both Simmons and Harden need to be moved. However, no one expected a deal to be made so fast. Reports of Harden’s frustration with the franchise left the Nets stumbling […] The post Nets’ biggest mistake at the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline ...2022
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• The Sixers have a $289 million problem on their hands
The Philadelphia 76ers are in trouble. In addition to falling behind two games to none against the rival Boston Celtics in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, the Sixers are cap-strapped for the coming years. The 76ers’ playoff hopes died the moment All-Star guard Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending knee injury during one of […] The post The Sixers have a $289 million problem on their ha...2020
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• Sixers coach Brett Brown on Ben Simmons: 'I want a 3-point shot a game, minimum'
Ben Simmons made his second career 3-pointer Saturday night, but Sixers coach Brett Brown is looking forward to the day Simmons’ long-distance shooting isn’t a story anymore, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Brown challenged Simmons to make the 3-pointer a regular part of his arsenal, telling reporters he would like him to shoot at least one every game. “This is what I want,” Brown said, ”and you can...2019
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• Watch: Russell Westbrook stares down Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning NBA MVP Russell Westbrook was not about to let Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers end before seemingly responding to a play from earlier in the evening.Dribbling out the clock with his Thunder up 122-112, Russ made share to stare down both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons in what was a beautiful moment of petty. Embiid pretty much destroyed Westbrook o...2018
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• Sources: Nets deal Harden to 76ers for Simmons

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• Nets' Kevin Durant on 'quiet' 76ers fans: 'Hard to chant at Ben Simmons when you're losing by that much'
Brooklyn won by 29 points on Thursday night in Simmons' first game with the Nets against Philadelphia...2022
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• Sources: 76ers fining uncooperative Simmons

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• Nets' Kevin Durant on James Harden for Ben Simmons swap: 'I think everybody got what they wanted'
Durant also said he's 'excited' about the Nets' new look...2022
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• Julius Erving says NBA players today are 'softer' than his era, explains why the 76ers should be patient
Erving gives a measured take on the Ben Simmons situation in Philadelphia...2021
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• Sources: Simmons files grievance seeking $20M

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has filed a grievance to challenge the nearly $20 million of salary withheld to him by the Philadelphia 76ers this season, setting up a potentially significant showdown, sources told ESPN on Saturday....2022
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• NBA DFS: Ben Simmons and best picks for Jan. 26 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
SportsLine's Mike McClure, a DFS pro with almost $2M in winnings, gives optimal lineup advice...2019
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• NBA DFS: Ben Simmons and top picks for Jan. 26 FanDuel, DraftKings daily fantasy basketball lineups
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• Rutgers basketball made history at the NBA Draft for all the wrong reasons
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• The next LeBron, 76ers missing piece … Philly Bust
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• Ty Lue hoping that Ben Simmons can improve his scoring during the playoffs
Clippers head coach Ty Lue believes that Ben Simmons could be the key to a deep run in the playoffs this season if he can start scoring more. Ty Lue needs Ben Simmons to improve Ben Simmons joined the Los Angeles Clippers midway through this season, but he has failed to make any sort of […] The post Ty Lue hoping that Ben Simmons can improve his scoring during the playoffs appeared first on ...2025
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• Clippers HC Lays Down ‘Aggressive’ Plan for Ben Simmons Ahead of Round 1 vs. Nuggets
The Clippers have James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell, and Ivica Zubac all in fantastic form but can Ben Simmons be the turning point in the playoffs...2025
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• Dynasty recap & reactions: Damn the Young Bucks
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• Five best NBA player props, odds for Wednesday, April 2: Derrick White, Ben Simmons predictions, bets, more

SportsLine's computer model has revealed five free NBA prop picks for Wednesday after evaluating the latest NBA odds...2025
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• The All Oft-Injured Team
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• Sixers Explored Signing Ben Simmons After Buyout
Ben Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers following his buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons also received interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. Jake Fischer reports that the Philadelphia 76ers also had some level of interest in signing Simmons. The Sixers traded Simmons at the 2022 trade deadline for James Harden. Simmons had a prolonged holdout in hopes of...2025
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• Ben Simmons’ 3 NBA buyout suitors, ranked by where he can actually make an impact
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• 6 NBA Players Who Could Be Bought Out: Top Names To Watch on the NBA Buyout Market Include Ben Simmons, Bruce Brown
With the NBA buyout market heating up, here are six players who could be key additions for playoff contenders after the trade deadline....2025
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• Joel Embiid hinted he could be next NBA superstar to request trade with cryptic comments
Joel Embiid put 76ers on clock by hinting at trade request. Joel Embiid is firmly in the prime of his career. The superstar center finally won NBA MVP this past season after consecutive second place finishes. He will turn 30 years old in March. There’s only one thing missing on Embiid’s resume at this point: an NBA championship. Embiid’s lack of success in the NBA Playoffs is hard to ignore. He’s ...2023
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• NBA Star Power Index: Kyrie Irving is making LeBron James miss him
Ben Simmons and Lonzo Ball are rookies generating much buzz, but that's where the similarities end...2017
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• Early-Summer Returns Show Lakers That Post-Kobe Era Could Be a Lot of Fun
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• Like Him or Loathe Him, D'Angelo Russell Will Be a Star, and He'll Tell You Why
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• Lakers' Kids Helping Kobe Find Joy in the Little Things Amid Season Gone Wrong
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• Free Trade: NBA Deals That Really Need to Happen
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• First Impressions of the Top 2016 NBA Draft Prospects
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• NBA Draft Watch 2016: Who Won Matchup Between Ben Simmons vs. Henry Ellenson?
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• Complete NBA Draft Expert Guide to 2015-16 College Basketball Season
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• Ben Simmons or Skal Labissiere: Who Starts Year as NBA Draft's No. 1 Prospect?
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