Just when it looked like we could all put the 76ers-Ben Simmons beef behind us for a second, something else comes up to remind us that this will never end.
Ben Simmons has officially filed a grievance against the 76ers the challenge the $20 million they’ve withheld from his salary after he didn’t play a single game for them this season.
Simmons demanded a trade after he was thrown under the bus in the aftermath of last season’s loss to the Hawks in the playoffs, Ben Simmons demanded a trade in the offseason and refused to interact with the team in any capacity.
He eventually reported to the team and showed up for practice and things went off the rails once again. Simmons then claimed he was struggling with his mental health and needed to step away from the team.
All the while, the 76ers kept fining him. Now we’re here. Simmons is trying to get that fine money back through the grievance. But, more than that, this case could have huge implications on how these situations are dealt with moving forward.
Let’s talk about it.
