Ben Simmons told Sixers teammates who wanted to meet with him in Los Angeles to not come, per report

The dissolving relationship between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers hit one other low level this week when the embattled All-Star informed teammates wishing to satisfy with him in Los Angeles to not come, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. 

A big majority of the roster, together with the likes of Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris, was planning to fly to Los Angeles with the intention of speaking to Simmons and convincing him to rejoin the workforce for the beginning of the season. Nonetheless, Simmons won’t budge on his commerce request and didn’t need his teammates to make the journey for no purpose, per Charania. 

Earlier this summer time, Simmons knowledgeable the Sixers that he wished to be traded, however to date no deal has been discovered. Although Simmons is a three-time All-Star and among the best defensive gamers within the league, the Sixers are caught in a troublesome place with completely no leverage in commerce discussions. 

As of now, there are not any disgruntled stars elsewhere angling for a commerce, and so they do not wish to transfer him for 50 cents on the greenback as a result of regardless of his limitations he’s fairly proficient. And since they’re making an attempt to maximise Embiid’s prime and compete for a title proper now, prospects and picks aren’t engaging both. That is left them hoping they may persuade Simmons to at the very least begin the season with the workforce. Maybe after a number of weeks of video games, and a few robust performances, his commerce worth would improve. 

However with coaching camp now only a few days away, Simmons continues to be on the West Coast and plans to carry out. Regardless of the specter of fines, studies earlier this week indicated he’s intent on by no means enjoying for the Sixers once more. He’s “mentally checked out” of the scenario, Charania reported on Saturday. 

For now, issues stay at an deadlock, and that will not change till the Sixers are prepared to decrease their asking worth, or Simmons modifications his thoughts about reporting to the workforce. The longer it takes for both facet to flinch, the uglier that is going to get.