Ben Simmons Vows to Never Shoot Another Shot For the Sixers

The Ben Simmons Sixers era is officially over.

Ben Simmons will reportedly not report to the opening of training camp next week and vows to never play another game for the franchise, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski. Simmons hasn’t spoken to the team since a late August meeting when he communicated this very message to Sixers officials.

ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons will not report for opening of training camp next week and intends to never play another game for the franchise. Simmons hasn’t spoken to team since a late August meeting when he communicated this message to Sixers officials.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 21, 2021

Simmons is fully aware of sanctions available to the organization to fine and suspend him, including withholding his salary. But so far, Simmons appears willing to do whatever it takes in order to get traded.

Simmons is clearly aware of sanctions available to organization to fine and suspend him, including withholding of salary. But so far, Simmons appears willing to carry out a plan of forcing his way to a new team. Sixers have yet to find a a trade they’re willing to make for him. https://t.co/vxSrBUWjXw

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 21, 2021

The Sixers have yet to find a trade they’re willing to make for him.

And with Simmons’ stance on playing for the Sixers, it makes a deal even harder to pull off.

The Sixers absolutely have no leverage with any potential trade partner.

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