Philadelphia 76ers put $8.25 million of Ben Simmons’ salary in an escrow account in response to his decision to not report at the team’s training camp, per ESPN.
The Sixers say they will deduct any fines Simmons racks up from the account. Simmons has not reported to the team for training camp and has requested a trade.
The Sixers open their preseason schedule Monday against the Raptors in Toronto. Should Simmons miss that game, he reportedly would be fined about $227,000.
According to ESPN’s report, Simmons is not expected to change his stance, as he believes his future is away from Philadelphia.
The Sixers open their preseason schedule Monday against the Raptors in Toronto.
