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David Murphy: Sixers back on short list of NBA commodities as schedule bets big on Joel Embiid, James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — The NBA is betting big on James Harden, Joel Embiid, and the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Kristian Winfield: Why Kevin Durant and the Nets need each other

NEW YORK — As Kevin Durant and the Nets enter the next stage of their stalemate, there’s one important detail to keep in mind.

Tribune News Service

Mike Sielski: Ben Simmons and the Sixers had six wasted years together. His tenure teaches us one important lesson.

PHILADELPHIA — It is finished now, officially. The confidential settlement that the 76ers and Ben Simmons reached Monday, over the grievance Simmons filed to regain some of the $20 million the Sixers withheld from him last season because he refused to play for them, closed an ugly if interesting era…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Maya Jama ends Ben Simmons 'split rumours' with birthday Instagram post

Maya Jama's boyfriend is NBA star Ben Simmons. As of last year, the pair are now engaged

Bristol Post

Sixers, Ben Simmons reach agreement on $20 million withheld during his holdout

Ben Simmons sat down with the 76ers brass in Los Angeles last summer and demanded a trade, letting the front office know he had no intention of attending training camp or playing in the 2021-22 season.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Stephen A. Smith on Ben Simmons: ‘He swears he’s ready to go’

Could we actually see Ben Simmons on an NBA court soon?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Maya Jama puts Ben Simmons 'split' rumours to bed as she shares his birthday message

After speculation their 16-month relationship had come to an end, Maya Jama, 28, dropped hints everything is still fine after sharing a sweet Instagram birthday post from her fiancé

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Maya Jama flies best pals off to Ibiza on private jet after 'split' from fiancé

Maya Jama has headed to Ibiza on a private jet with a group of friends as she celebrates her 28th birthday on the sunny island following reported split from fiancé Ben Simmons

Daily Mirror

Kevin Durant wants trade to Celtics; 76ers interested in Nets star: report

NEW YORK — A new team has joined the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, and it’s the same team that pried away another Nets superstar.

Tribune News Service

Marcus Hayes: Keith Hernandez says Phillies aren’t worth his time as Mets series looms

PHILADELPHIA — Move over, Jerry Jones. Step aside, Carson Wentz. Make room, Ben Simmons. Keith Hernandez wants a spot on Philly’s Mount Rushmore of hate.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Has Kevin Durant situation become clearer for Heat . . . or even cloudier? Odds are, it remains confusing,

Tuesday stood as a day of juxtaposition for the Miami Heat. On a day Kevin Durant appeared more available than ever on the NBA trade market, the Heat disappeared from a pair of lists of potential suitors for the disgruntled Brooklyn Nets forward.

Tribune News Service

Have Durant and the Nets Reached the Point of No Return?

Brooklyn’s falling out with its star has only worsened, and a reported ultimatum has displayed the extent of Durant’s displeasure with the organization.

Sports Illustrated

Ben Simmons Appears to Respond to Group Chat Rumors

The Nets forward tweeted out three words the day after more rumors spread surrounding his tumultuous season.

Sports Illustrated

Kevin Durant holding out of Nets training camp not off table: source

NEW YORK — Kevin Durant’s boundless love for basketball is not a reason to believe he’ll show up for training camp if the Nets don’t acknowledge his trade request.

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Kevin Durant reiterates trade request, delivers ultimatum to Joe Tsai in meeting: report

Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum: Tsai must decide between Durant, a 12-time All-Star universally regarded as one of the best basketball players in NBA history, and the pair of Brooklyn’s general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash.

Daily Mirror

Maya Jama heartbroken as she 'splits' from fiancé Ben Simmons over work schedule

TV presenter Maya Jama has reportedly split from NBA superstar Ben Simmons following their whirlwind engagement and low-key romance amid both of their gruelling work schedules

USA Today Sports Media Group

The 76ers traded Ben Simmons months ago and Doc Rivers is still deflecting blame for chasing him out

Doc Rivers wants you to know the Ben Simmons stuff wasn't his fault

Miami Herald

Heat’s Bam Adebayo hopes to follow in Udonis Haslem’s footsteps and become ‘Mr. 305 2.0’

MIAMI — Forward Udonis Haslem was born in Miami, center Bam Adebayo wasn’t. But as the 25-year-old Adebayo prepares for his sixth season with the Miami Heat, he hopes to follow in Haslem’s footsteps as a leading community presence and voice in South Florida.

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Sports Illustrated

An Argument Against a Kevin Durant-Jaylen Brown Trade

Here is why a deal between the Nets and Celtics does not work for either team.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Durant Trade Contender ‘Moving Ahead’ With Current Team

The Nets want Bam Adebayo included in a trade package, but the center isn’t eligible due to NBA salary cap rules.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Seth Curry on Ben Simmons: It’s going to be a challenge getting his rhythm back playing basketball

In an interview with Australia's two big newspapers, the Melbourne Age and Sydney Morning Herald, Seth Curry talked about how his Aussie teammate Ben Simmons is doing and what he expects when Simmons returns to play in October. While noting that ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nets wary of selling low on Ben Simmons and don’t want to use him as throw-in in a trade

It's tempting to suggest Ben Simmons could be that player coming, but that is complicated. Simmons hasn't played in 13 months. He's coming off back surgery. He quaked in the postseason - again. His trade value is at an all-time low. For their part, ...

Tribune News Service

Nets, general manager Sean Marks agree to contract extension: sources

NEW YORK — Nets general manager Sean Marks has signed a contract extension that keeps him in Brooklyn spearheading roster decisions for the foreseeable future, the New York Daily News has learned. Marks’ extension, which was signed near the beginning of July per sources, comes as the Nets maneuver the…

Sports Illustrated

How Deandre Ayton’s New Deal Impacts the Kevin Durant Sweepstakes

On the Friday edition of The Crossover, former Suns GM Ryan McDonough discusses Deandre Ayton, the Suns and superstar trade demands.

Tribune News Service

Deandre Ayton’s offer sheet with Pacers foils possible Kevin Durant trade to Suns

A Kevin Durant trade to the Phoenix Suns just became much more difficult, if not impossible.

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