Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons have yet to reach a mutual agreement

Sixers Ben Simmons is at the point of no return with 76ers

Since Philadelphia's second-round playoff exit in June, Ben Simmons's future with the organization hasn't seemed promising. Within days after being eliminated vs the Atlanta Hawks, rumors circulated headlines stating the Simmons won't return to the 76ers. With the start of the 2021-2022 NBA season just 22 days away, Simmons and the 76ers have yet to reach a mutual agreement. Coach Doc Rivers is still hopeful that Simmons will return to Philadelphia for the start of the season. During the off-season, Philadelphia's front office and Simmons' representation agreed to explore a potential trade. Sources said Sixers spoke with multiple teams and made legitimate offers. According to ESPN sources told Adrian Worjanowski that Simmons will not report to training camp and will not play another game in a Sixers uniform.

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What Does It Cost For Simmons?

Simmons has four years remaining on his existing contract worth $146 million. Ultimately, if Simmons continues to hold out, he can not only diminish his stock value for a potential trade but can face several financial implications. According to the collective bargaining agreement, a player who fails to render services would be suspended and could be fined a portion of their salary each day he doesn't show up. Simmons could lose up to $227,613 for each practice and game missed. If the Sixers suspend Simmons, it can backfire on the organization if they still wish to trade Simmons, whose trade value would be diminished. It will interesting to see what approach the Sixers will take moving forward. As for Simmons, the 25-year-old three-time all-star has a decision to make to resurrect his career.

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Future For The Sixers

Does the future of Sixers look promising? or will the departure of their three-time all-star diminish their chances of rising out of the Eastern Conference? The reality is with or without Simmons, the Sixers will still be a top contender in the Eastern Conference. The top-seeded Sixers had a surprising second-round exit to the Atlanta Hawks in the post-season. Many have made the case that Simmons' lack of assertiveness and poor free-throw shooting was detrimental to the Sixers' success in the post-season. Going forward, the organization will remain hopeful that Simmons will return at some point during the season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 50 points in Game 6 to capture First NBA Title

After a historical performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo led his Bucks to capture their first title since 1971. He becomes the 7th player to score 50 points in an NBA Finals game. Bucks win the series 4-2.

Toronto-- One of the greatest nights in Milwaukee's sports history was cemented after Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo put on a performance for the ages. Giannis left it all on the hardwood putting up 50 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks to secure a 105-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns. Antetokounmpo ties Bob Pettit for the most points in a clinching game win in NBA history and becomes the first player to record 50 points, 10+ rebounds and five blocks. This performance goes down as one of the all-time storied performances in sports history.

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I don’t think that I ever seen a better Performance in an NBA Finals closeout game. I saw Magic Johnson playing against the 76ers. I’ve watched Michael Jordan in Game 6 when he crossed over on Bryan Russell and hit the jumper in his last championship. But I’ve never seen a performance in a closeout game for a championship that was better than what I witnessed. Giannis was sensational. - Stephen A. Smith

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Road to Redemption

Before the start of the season, the Bucks superstar made it a priority to stay in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo signed the five-year $228 million dollar supermax contract extension. The front office was adamant about placing a supporting cast around their franchise player. Key acquisitions included signing Jrue Holiday, P.J. Tucker, and Bobby Portis. Despite an early exit last playoffs, the Bucks have rewritten history by capturing their first title in half a century. The road to redemption has been fulfilled!

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All-time Great

At the ripe age of 26, Antetokounmpo has cemented himself as an NBA All-time great.
The remarkable journey back when he was drafted back in 2013 until now has an upward trajectory of his career. Antetokounmpo has been a sight to see and has embodied the global face of the NBA. Currently, Antetokounmpo is 2x NBA MVP, Defensive Player of The Year, Most Improved Player, 5x All-star, 5x All-NBA, 4x All-Defense, and an NBA Champion. Heck of a resume for a 26-year-old superstar. The real question is what’s next for Antetokounmpo’s career?

Many believe that at 26 years of age, Giannis has yet to reach his prime. Each season he has shown immense growth, from developing his physique and skill, to gaining a competitive nature that is infectious. Coach Budenholzer spoke on how special Antetokounmpo is and how much work he has put in throughout the span of his career. Giannis will join elite company as you becomes the third player to have an NBA title, DPOY, MVP and a Finals MVP.

He’s a special human being. I’ve learn so much from him. He’s a special leader. He’s just the ultimate competitor, the ultimate winner, his understanding on what we need I just love. For what he does defensively, he switches and guards every position. I think its his competitive nature that really stands out to me about Giannis. - Coach Budenholzer

Written by: Hussein Abdullahi

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