On January 1, Beijing time, according to CBS sports reporter Michael K-B, so far this season, the total fines imposed on Ben Simmons by 76ers have exceeded $10 million. Back in the 76ers, Simmons still didn't play for the team and leaving the team through a trade seems to be still his goal. Previously, there were media reports that due to personal living habits are very extravagant, often buy luxury cars, Simmons's property is not in good condition, and even the risk of bankruptcy.
The Athletic expert John Hollinger reported that the league's consensus is that Philadelphia is more likely to act before the trade deadline to send Simmons away than to drag the issue until next summer because they don't want to waste a year embiid's peak. So far this season, Embiid has averaged 26.3 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 40 percent from three-point range.
Hollinger also said that the management of other teams had previously thought that the 76ers would send Simmons by August, but the 76ers asked for a high price, and the Simmons deal has not been negotiated. As Dec. 15 passes, more players signed offseason are eligible to be traded, and simmons talks began heating up earlier last month.
Simmons' latest trade odds are also out, and if he's sent off by the 76ers, which teams are most likely to go? At present, the Blazers (+250) are at the top of the odds list, Simmons himself has praised the rumors of joining forces with Lillard, and now it seems that Portland is still Simmons's most favored place. In second place were the Cavaliers (+275), With Sexton and Rubio being reimbursed, and although the Cavaliers got Rondo through a trade, Simmons was seen as still their target. In third to fifth place are the Pacers (+300), Knicks (+400) and Timberwolves (+500). These teams have also had trade rumors with Simmons.
In sixth place is the Los Angeles Lakers (+600), which has previously been reported that the Lakers want to get the Pistons' Grant and the 76ers' Simmons, and the BR reporter reported that the Lakers have called the 76ers and expressed interest in Simmons, but Westbrook is not on the 76ers' intention list. The US media has reported that the Lakers can only send James, Thick Eyebrows or one of Wei Shao to get Simmons, and it is possible to match the salary, if the 76ers are not interested in Wei Shao, the only way may be a three-way deal. Which team do you think Simmons will eventually wear?