“He didn’t take the L” - Stephen A. Smith says Rich Paul and Ben Simmons are fighting to overturn the reported $19 million fine by the 76ers, believes Daryl Morey is misguided on his mentality
"There are questions as to whether or not he is what he used to be" - Stephen A. Smith believes the Brooklyn Nets should listen to trade offers for James Harden, cites his fitness issues
"I need Embiid to have a playoff moment he is yet to have" - Nick Wright claims the 76ers superstar is yet to dethrone LeBron James and KD as the best player in the NBA
“It’s hard to win the MVP, and he’s going to do it” - Adrian Wojnarowski reveals that Joel Embiid does not see this as a wasted year despite the 76ers struggling to trade Ben Simmons
"There are a lot of teams who want him, but I don't know there's anybody who thinks we can't live without him" - Adrian Wojnarowski reveals the latest on the Ben Simmons saga
"This kid is terrified of playing basketball in Philadelphia, THAT'S IT" - Chris Broussard says Ben Simmons has had every reason to play this season, doesn’t expect to see him on the court this season
"Bring in Allen Iverson, have him talk to Ben" - Kevin Wildes believes the Philadelphia 76ers 'can kill two birds with one stone' by bringing in Allen Iverson to help get Ben Simmons back on the court
“Brooklyn is really cracked down on this Harden thing” - Bill Simmons gives his take on a potential Ben Simmons and James Harden trade, talks about a Bradley Beal move for the 76ers
"Clean up your damn act! It's an embarrassment!" - Stephen A. Smith critical of the Philadelphia 76ers ownership on their handling of the Ben Simmons situation
"I say, ‘Let him shoot; he’s a little boy'!" - Carmelo Anthony's heckler Mike Murphy says his comments weren't racial in nature, told Anthony he was "soft as butter"
Ben Simmons trade rumors: Leading NBA insider says Sacramento Kings have pulled out of trade talks for the enigmatic star, have shifted focus elsewhere
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