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Even though he doesn’t hold training camp (and isn’t paid), trade talks remain stagnant on Ben Simmons’ front, as they have for the past few weeks, according to sources at NBC Sports.
But that’s different from saying teams don’t keep the lines of communication open with GM Daryl Morey and the 76ers. Six teams have kept in touch with the 76ers in recent weeks, reports Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
A league source said the Timberwolves, Pacers, Cavaliers, Pistons, Raptors and Spurs are still inquiring about Ben Simmons’ availability.
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– Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) October 2, 2021
The problem is, neither of those teams are making an offer that the 76ers are interested in, who are looking for veteran players to surround Joel Embiid in a winning squad now.
Minnesota is rumored to be the more aggressive team, dating back to the day Simmons was made available. But with Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edward both off the table (as they should be), it’s hard to build a reasonable business offering around D’Angelo Russell and choices. Pacers could be a dark horse to land Simmons, but the 76ers would have to land well on what they’re looking for in a deal. The Raptors were rumored to be talking about a trade around Pascal Siakam, but Toronto has told him he won’t be traded, and he doesn’t want to be traded anyway.
Simmons will face fines for not showing up to camp, but he had prepared for it and it doesn’t seem to bother him. Philly is also set to take this for a while. Just know that teams talk to the 76ers; these talks are getting nowhere.
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