Ben Simmons and the 76ers will fight to the end, and even this season will struggle to see the two sides reconcile. According to RAPN's well-known female correspondent Ramona Shelburne, Simmons is ready to miss the entire 2021-22 season if he is not sent away by this year's trade deadline. The 76ers and Simmons continue to stalemate, and the real victim is Embiid.
After applying to leave the team in the 2021 offseason, Simmons has torn his face with the 76ers, and neither side is willing to back down. Simmons has so far refused to play for the 76ers, even if facing a huge fine; the 76ers are reluctant to send Simmons easily, and the lion's wide opening has scared off many buyers.
Previously, some people believed that this year's trading deadline would be an important node, and Simmons trading could have a major breakthrough at that time. Many teams interested in Simmons, dissatisfied with their performances in the first half, may add weight to Simmons' trade offers. However, the latest news shows that even if the deadline is not sent away, Simmons is not willing to compromise, even if he continues to face fines, he will still choose to rest for a whole season. His attitude will not help to change the current situation.
In addition, if the 76ers make up their minds to hold Simmons in the palm of their hands and let go in the offseason this year, they will not do it at the deadline. Today, according to New York Post reporter Mark Berman, Harden may leave the Nets this summer and join the 76ers in exchange with Simmons. In addition, Lillard may also have the idea of leaving the team in the offseason. These are tempting for the 76ers.
Both sides are pregnant with ghosts, and it is only Embiid who suffers, because it means that Embiid will waste another season. So far this season, Embiid has averaged 27.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.4 blocks per game, and has set a series of records. According to statistics, Embiid has scored 30+ in 11 consecutive away games so far, tied for 5th most since the NBA and ABA merged in 1976, equalizing Jordan.
But even so, Embiid did not put pressure on the team. According to CBS Sports, Embiid never pressured the 76ers to send Simmons away, both in front of the stage and behind the scenes. Embiid had even previously advised the 76ers not to rush to make changes, saying that the 76ers "have everything they need today."
Of course, Simmons' problem with the 76ers will have to be solved sooner or later. Their delay in doing so is also waiting for the most suitable offer to appear, which is also because the 76ers are not willing to weaken the team's chances of winning the championship because of this deal. However, if the problem is prolonged for a long time, it is not excluded that Embiid cannot stop taking the initiative to ask for it, and then the 76 talents will really not be worth the loss. (Supine Braces/Hairy)