Free NBA Preseason Picks: 2021-22 NBA Season – Previews & Predictions

Preseason for the 2021-22 NBA season begins Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021; free NBA preseason picks are available at Basketball Insiders. The first six games will be the main focus of this article. The Nets-Lakers begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 3, while the 76ers-Raptors matchup starts at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 4. The […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Ben Simmons refuses to play with four-time All-Star Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is refusing to play with four-time All-Star Joel Embiid. When head coach Doc Rivers was asked why Simmons wanted to leave Philadelphia, he said, “That’s a good question. You know, it’s a tough answer, because it wasn’t as clear as we probably would want it. You know, wanting to […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Bovada special: Will Ben Simmons or John Wall be traded first?

For the latest Bovada special, oddsmakers are asking which NBA All-Star will be traded first between Ben Simmons and John Wall. As of right now, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons has the favored odds (-600) over Houston Rockets point guard John Wall (+350). The question now is, which player will be traded first and […]

James Foglio  •  28 Feb 2022
MyBookie oddsmakers: Timberwolves are favored to land Ben Simmons

According to MyBookie oddsmakers, the Minnesota Timberwolves are favored to trade for Ben Simmons. The sportsbook is now displaying +225 odds, regarding the team trading for the 25-year-old point guard from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sacramento Kings have the second-best odds (+400) of trading for the three-time All-Star, followed by the Golden State Warriors (+650) […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Cavaliers rumors: Ben Simmons-Lauri Markkanen trade possible

According to recent Cavaliers rumors, the Eastern Conference team is interested in trading for Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. Mark Stein insinuated on Tuesday that Lauri Markkanen could in due course swap teams with Simmons during the 2021-22 NBA season. Of course, Cleveland drafted Evan Mobley third overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, and […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Ben Simmons trade odds mid-September update: 76ers are frontrunners?

According to oddsmakers at Bovada, the Philadelphia 76ers are the frontrunners to retain their point guard, drastically altering Ben Simmons’ trade odds for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. Philadelphia have +200 odds of keeping the three-time All-Star—the best odds available. Now, what’s to say the 76ers refuse to trade him before training camp and decide […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
BetMGM oddsmakers: Warriors are the favorites to land Ben Simmons

According to oddsmakers via BetMGM sportsbook, the Golden State Warriors are now the official favorites to trade for Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Even the San Antonio Spurs could pursue a trade; the odds have now been updated. For a reminder, all bets are void if Simmons returns to the 76ers. However, that scenario […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
76ers news: Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons: “I hope everyone is back”

Regarding the mounting Ben Simmons trade rumors across the NBA, Joel Embiid has finally broke his silence. “I love playing with Ben,” Embiid posted on Twitter. “Stats don’t lie. He’s an amazing player and we all didn’t get the job done. It’s on me personally.” That last part was a surprising comment. “I hope everyone […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings rumors: Fox, Haliburton are off limits for Ben Simmons trade

Per oddsmakers at MyBookie, the Sacramento Kings are still the favorites to trade for three-time All-Star Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Their current odds are +250. According to sources, Simmons actually has no interest of playing for the Kings. However, to get along with others in this league, sometimes players have to go along. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021