Team Notes: The 76ers have had exploratory negotiations with the Hawks and Wizards on a Bency deal

According to The Voice of Philadelphia reporter Kyle Neubeck, a number of people familiar with the matter revealed that ben Simmons is increasingly likely to stay with the 76ers after the end of the trading deadline (4 a.m. on February 11).

Several sources have revealed that the 76ers have had exploratory negotiations with at least a number of teams in the league about the Simmons deal, including the Hawks, Cavaliers, Raptors, Pacers, Pistons, Timberwolves, Kings, Trail Blazers and Wizards.

So far this season, Simmons hasn't played for the 76ers.

（Lewis44）