Philadelphia 76ers Rumors
Ben Simmons was prepared to be traded

Brian Windhorst: In speaking to individuals with knowledge, Ben Simmons was prepared to be traded today. I don’t know if I can say expected to be traded but was prepared to be traded, was ready to be traded. They never told him he was going to be traded.
Sixers felt used by Houston

The Nets and 76ers were the two teams battling it out for Harden’s services at the end of the race, but Philly felt the Rockets were using them as leverage to extract as many assets from the Nets, Harden’s preferred destination, a league source told HoopsHype.