The Latest Breaking News from Ben Simmons

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid might be the most star-crossed figure in Philadelphia sports history. Who else compares? Perhaps Eric Lindros. More and more, the two seem kindred spirits, such obvious and marvelous talents, such promise never quite fulfilled for reasons out of their control. The injuries. The mismanagement. The trap…

Kevin O’Connor is proposing a hypothetical Nets-Rockets trade for Ben Simmons, and Houston has shown at least some interest in the past. But in the 2022 offseason, it may be too risky.

It was reported earlier that there are no signs Brooklyn will fire Nash.

He and agent Rich Paul met with Nets officials on Monday to discuss his unavailability for Game 4 and his future with the team.

Houston controls Brooklyn’s first-round draft picks for five more seasons, so Rockets fans are enjoying the sudden turmoil and questions surrounding the Nets.

With the Raptors gaining momentum against the 76ers, if ever there was a perfect time for him to take over and dominate, it might be now.

Welp.

Brooklyn began the season with a core of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. They ended it with zero playoff wins and a crushing loss to the Celtics

Brooklyn had to weather injuries, James Harden’s trade request and other setbacks. But Kyrie Irving’s decision to not get the vaccine stumbled the team out of the gate.