Trade talks for Australian Ben Simmons between the Philadelphia 76ers and other clubs are “gathering momentum”, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The disgruntled point guard is yet to play this season after mental and physical health problems and has shown little interest in wanting to take the court.
Wojnarowski is reporting multiple teams have been involved in conversations for Simmons, with Philadelphia hoping for a top 25 player in return.
ESPN reporting with @ZachLowe_NBA: Philadelphia's trade conversations on Ben Simmons gathering momentum in recent days. More teams engaged, more two and three-way deal structure talks ongoing as 76ers try to land a Top 25 player for Simmons.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 10, 2021
However, it’s understood Damian Lillard will not be part of any trade, despite being at odds with Portland over a new deal.
Simmons expressed a desire to be traded over the offeseasn after being made a scapegoat for Philadelphia’s playoff’s last season and has recently made headlines for refusing to train.
He was reportedly fined by the club; however, the sanctions are believed to have subsided after the ongoing battle.
The 25-year-old has four years and $147 million remaining on his deal.