Tag: Ben Simmons
Joel Embiid on Sixers’ winning streak: “We haven’t really played good teams”
Joel Embiid was crucial against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday leading the Philadelphia 76ers to a close-fought win over the 'Zion-less' Pelicans. This win extended...
Sixers’ Doc Rivers shares thoughts on relationship between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons
Philadelphia 76ers are in the run to win the Eastern Conference this season thanks to Joel Embiid's MVP-level season and the presence of Ben...
Sixers’ Doc Rivers on Ben Simmons’ return vs. OKC: “I thought he was great”
Doc Rivers was delighted to see Ben Simmons back in the lineup after missing four games due to a non-COVID related illness. (via Sixerswire): "I thought...
Sixers’ Ben Simmons says Joel Embiid ‘is clearly the MVP’
Philadelphia 76ers remained at the top of the Eastern Conference thanks to another stellar performance of Joel Embiid. The big man from Cameroon put...
Ben Simmons: “We’re going for the past champs, the Lakers”
This season, the Philadelphia 76ers have emerged as one of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference and the entire league. After being...
Ben Simmons on Rudy Gobert’s DPOY award case: “He’s not guarding one through five”
Ben Simmons has been excellent so far being in the race for the Defensive Player of the Year award this season. The Sixers' star...
Doc Rivers says Ben Simmons is a ‘lock for DPOY’
Doc Rivers had high praise for Ben Simmons recently, suggesting that the All-Star forward has the Defensive Player of the Year award locked up. During...
Gregg Popovich shares interesting perspective on Ben Simmons’ lack of shooting
Gregg Popovich knows talent, when he sees it, and Ben Simmons is a unique player according to the Spurs' veteran coach and five-time NBA...
Only 2 NBA players tested positive for COVID-19 before All-Star break, no positive cases...
The NBA reported just two positive COVID-19 cases prior to last weekend's All-Star break, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. It's also reported that...
76ers’ Joel Embiid to miss one game, Ben Simmons out two
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are required to quarantine until March 12 and March 13, respectively, due to contact tracing, according to...
LeBron James on Ben Simmons & Joel Embiid being out: “It’s unfortunate”
Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James fields questions from the media ahead of the 2021 NBA All-Star Game and weighs in on Ben...
Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons may not play in All-Star Game
Philadelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are potentially ineligible to play tonight in the NBA All-Star Game due to contact tracing, according...
Sixers’ Doc Rivers says Ben Simmons is definitely in the mix for the DPOY...
Ben Simmons is one of the most versatile defenders in the league as he has the ability to guard players from '1' to '5',...
Shaquille O’Neal says Ben Simmons reminds him of Jason Kidd and Magic Johnson
Shaquille O'Neal made an interesting statement regarding the superstar of the Philadelphia 76ers Ben Simmons. O'Neal, a Lakers and NBA legend, said Simmons reminds him...
Charles Barkley says Joel Embiid & Ben Simmons are ‘Shaq and Kobe-like’
Shaquille O'Neal was sipping the tea after this Charles Barkley take: https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1365120289479163909?s=20
NBA All-Star reserves named
The NBA All-Star reserves have reportedly been named for the Western and Eastern Conference, according to Shams Charania. All-Star reserves were selected by the league's...
Ben Simmons calls the Jazz having Rudy Gobert guard him ‘disrespect’
Ben Simmons reacted to the Utah Jazz having Rudy Gobert guard him on Monday's contest. Simmons called the decision of the Jazz 'disrespect', via Ky...
Doc Rivers compares Ben Simmons to Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen
Ben Simmons is undeniably one of the most versatile defenders in the NBA being a candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year early...
