Ben Simmons formally demands trade

[fightinfunbags]

Apparently Ben Simmons is almost broke.

 

[thunderc]

Apparently Ben Simmons is almost broke.

You have got to be kidding

 

[fightinfunbags]

You have got to be kidding

Howard 'The King' Eskin Reporting that Ben Simmons "May be Tapped Out, Broke"

Let’s get it back to blowhard egomaniacal radio guys. Howard “The King” Eskin is reporting that Ben Simmons may be running out of money. Here’s the relevant passage from the 94 WIP writeup: “I was told by somebody very reliable he may be tapped out, broke,” Eskin said on Tuesday’s 94WIP Evening...

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[DJ Fieri]

I know nothing

This should surprise nobody.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Apparently Ben Simmons is almost broke.

Yep.

Ben Simmons Is Apparently Broke And Has Serious Cash Flow Issues: "He Spent So Much Money… He Buys A New Car Every Month."

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has already seen his share of ups and downs in his short NBA career. After being one of the fan favorites, he turned them

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[DJ Fieri]

New trade suggestion has Sixers moving star Ben Simmons to Rockets

Thanksgiving has passed and Ben Simmons is still a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. While the 25-year-old three-time All-Star ended his holdout, his first attempt to force a trade out of Philadelphia, he has yet to play while he addresses some mental issues. While Simmons…

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This is an interesting deal.

 

[DJ Fieri]

On a positive for the Sixers......Maxey rated the 5th best prospect under the age of 24.

 

[fightinfunbags]

New trade suggestion has Sixers moving star Ben Simmons to Rockets

Thanksgiving has passed and Ben Simmons is still a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. While the 25-year-old three-time All-Star ended his holdout, his first attempt to force a trade out of Philadelphia, he has yet to play while he addresses some mental issues. While Simmons…

sixerswire.usatoday.com

This is an interesting deal.

Very underwhelming.

 

[The Q]

Very underwhelming.

I think you guys gotta get wood for that deal to happen.

 

[The Q]

I think you guys gotta get wood for that deal to happen.

Getting wood house and Gordon isn’t awful

It’s not ideal. But wood is a good fit with embiid. House is that 3 and d wing type player and Gordon can shoot.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I think you guys gotta get wood for that deal to happen.

That’s why I don’t see a match with Houston. Wood is the best player available but also not a fit because of Tobias Harris at the 4 and Embiid at the 5. They need a wing or combo guard that can get his own shot and is competitive (37% or better) from 3.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Getting wood house and Gordon isn’t awful

It’s not ideal. But wood is a good fit with embiid. House is that 3 and d wing type player and Gordon can shoot.

If they have something lined up to move Tobias Harris for more pieces I’m on board but that’s a difficult contract to deal.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Very underwhelming.

At this point.....the Sixers don't hold the cards in this.

And they need to get talent back to replace a player who isn't playing.

 

[fightinfunbags]

At this point.....the Sixers don't hold the cards in this.

And they need to get talent back to replace a player who isn't playing.

Not really. The underwhelming deal will always be out there. They don’t need to be in a rush to take a bad deal when it’s always gonna be out there.

 

[The Q]

That’s why I don’t see a match with Houston. Wood is the best player available but also not a fit because of Tobias Harris at the 4 and Embiid at the 5. They need a wing or combo guard that can get his own shot and is competitive (37% or better) from 3.

I know you and I disagree on Harris. I’m fine playing him at the 3 at times.

He’s going to be a spot up 3 wing and he can do that.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I know you and I disagree on Harris. I’m fine playing him at the 3 at times.

He’s going to be a spot up 3 wing and he can do that.

Can he do it? Maybe. But you aren’t getting his best game. They tried that role for him and it was a mess. The biggest issue is his cover. At the 4 he’s a relatively quick player and average defender. When he has to match up with wings he’s a liability. I’m not averse to parting with Harris. It’s a tough contract to trade.

 

[flyerhawk]

I don't believe for a second that Simmons is broke. That sounds like disinformation to me.

 

[thunderc]

I don't believe for a second that Simmons is broke. That sounds like disinformation to me.

Sounds like he has a cash flow problem because he spends so much money

 

[Darrell Green Fan]

I find it very believable that he is broke. When the NFL went on strike players were taking high interest loan shark deals to meet their needs.

 

[flyerhawk]

Sounds like he has a cash flow problem because he spends so much money

Maybe. But Howard Eskin is not a reliable source.