{"id":843336,"date":"2026-08-04T15:06:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/843336\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T15:06:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T15:06:12","slug":"nba-insider-gives-major-update-on-potential-ben-simmons-76ers-reunion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/843336\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA insider gives major update on potential Ben Simmons-76ers reunion"},"content":{"rendered":"

A potential Ben Simmons-76ers reunion appears unlikely unless Philadelphia clears additional salary below the first-apron hard cap.<\/p>\n

Recent rumors<\/a> have linked Ben Simmons<\/a> with a possible return to the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>, but the franchise’s current financial situation makes an immediate reunion difficult.<\/p>\n

NBA insider Brett Siegel explained<\/a> that Philadelphia is operating extremely close to its first-apron hard cap and does not currently have enough flexibility to sign Simmons \u2013 or another veteran \u2013 to a minimum contract.<\/p>\n

“The 76ers are only $1.8 million below their first-apron hard cap,” Siegel reported. “There\u2019s been no talk of them getting rid of anyone on their current roster, and therefore [they] can’t sign Simmons or someone else to a minimum.”<\/p>\n

Simmons open to Philadelphia return <\/p>\n

Simmons recently made it clear that he is not closing the door on an NBA comeback, with Philadelphia among the destinations<\/a> he would consider.<\/p>\n

“Maybe I’ll go back to Philly,” Simmons told Men’s Health Magazine while discussing a potential return to the league.<\/p>\n

The 29-year-old also mentioned the Miami Heat as another appealing destination, praising head coach Erik Spoelstra, the organization, and Miami’s established culture.<\/p>\n

“Miami would be nice,” Simmons added.<\/p>\n

Philadelphia reunion would create major storyline \"Ben<\/p>\n

Ben Simmons<\/p>\n

Credit AP-Scanpix<\/p>\n

Simmons began his NBA career with the 76ers after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n

During his time in Philadelphia, the Australian became Rookie of the Year, a three-time All-Star, an All-NBA selection, and one of the league’s most versatile defenders.<\/p>\n

However, his tenure ended dramatically after he did not play during the 2021-22 season and was eventually traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of the James Harden deal.<\/p>\n

Simmons most recently represented the Nets and Los Angeles Clippers. During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 5.0 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds across 51 appearances.<\/p>\n

Back injuries have played a major role in his decline following his All-Star years, but a return to Philadelphia would still rank among the NBA’s most intriguing comeback stories.<\/p>\n

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