PHILADELPHIA — The Sixers had been hoping that Simmons would report and they may get the opportunity to speak with the All-Star soon.
As ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports, the team and Simmons’ camp has progressed in their talks and the chances that the All-Star shows up for the team are increasing. As Tom Moore of The Bucks Country Courier Times notes, Simmon’s return could come as soon as this week.
Simmons hasn’t had communications with the front office since late August where he was clear about his desire to be traded. Woj notes that the 25-year-old initially asked for a trade immediately following the team’s playoff series loss to the Hawks.
Philadelphia continues to search for a trade, though nothing has seriously caught their attention. While the team is likely to continue to look for a deal, the organization is open to a long-term pairing between the two sides.
With Simmons missing the third preseason game on Monday night, he’ll have accrued roughly $1 million in lost salary. The three-time All-Star is, however, in the midst of a max contract that has four years and $147 million remaining on it.
Nets-Sixers Betting Odds
Philadelphia is without several veterans in their preseason matchup against the Nets, including Tyrese Maxey, Seth Curry, and Tobias Harris.
- Spread: Nets -7.5 (-110)
- Total: 228.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Sixers +230
*Odds via PointsBet
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- For the Nets, Nicolas Claxton won’t play because of a non-COVID illness. Kyrie Irving, LaMarcus Aldridge, and Devontae Cacok will also not play in the game.
- As of this writing, the Sixers are garnering 51% of the bets in their preseason tilt with the Nets and 60% of the money wagered (via The Action Network).
- The Sixers are + 300 to win the Atlantic Division. Last season, they won the division with a +325 mark.
