Sixers

Yet Another Ben Simmons Half-Update

By Kevin Kinkead

Published: Oct 22nd, 2021 · 2:39 PM EDT

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Last one before I head down to the Wells Fargo Center:

Sources say Joel Embiid today asked 76ers co-star Ben Simmons the question: Why do you want a trade? Simmons responded that he isn’t feeling mentally himself and needs time to get right. Details: pic.twitter.com/oevLl2hXB2

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 22, 2021

Dunno what to think. If it gets into the territory of mental health, then things get a little muddy. Taboo. We all know Ben was dealing with a difficult situation last year involving family members, and of course that had to weigh on him. Whether that segued into something currently affecting him, only he knows.

Regardless, this thing getting so funky it’s making my head spin.

Edit – Tobias Harris checking in:

And we’ll respect his privacy and space during this time. When he’s ready, we will embrace our brother with love and handle our business on the court. That's it, that's all. https://t.co/eardjmQbz8

— τobias Harris (@tobias31) October 22, 2021