Fans On Twitter Share How They Would Handle The Ben Simmons Situation If They Were The Philadelphia 76ers

The Ben Simmons situation with the Philadelphia 76ers still does not have a solution with the season starting soon and the preseason already underway. One of the rumored teams he could be traded to is the Indiana Pacers. On Twitter, fans gave their opinion on what they would do if they were the 76ers.

The NBA preseason is already in full swing, and the NBA season starts a little later this month. 

However, nobody knows what will happen with the Philadelphia 76ers and All-Star Ben Simmons. 

If this was a lottery team it'd be one thing, but the 76ers led by Simmons and All-Star Joel Embiid the last few years have been a consistent contender in the Eastern Conference. 

One of the best players on one of the best teams is a big deal. 

Right now, Simmons is still not with the team, and Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium provided an update on Simmons on Friday, which can be seen in a Tweet that is embedded below. 

Latest on Ben Simmons and the 76ers: pic.twitter.com/PWuRV9eyV8

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 8, 2021

In the video Charania says that the 76ers asked the Portland Trail Blazers for three first round picks and three draft swaps in a potential deal for Simmons. 

On October 3, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia In Inquirer named six teams that are interested in trading for Simmons and his article can be read here and Tweet can be seen embedded below. 

A league source said the Timberwolves, Pacers, Cavaliers, Pistons, Raptors and Spurs are still inquiring about Ben Simmons’ availability.

Simmons vs. Sixers: An inside look at a messy NBA divorce https://t.co/pF1YNcWHBK via @phillyinquirer

— Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) October 2, 2021

Pompey named the Pacers, Timberwolves, Cavs, Pistons, Spurs and Raptors. 

On Friday, I Tweeted out:  "If you were the 76ers what would you do with Ben Simmons?" 

My Tweet and some of the responses can be seen below. 

For the sake of the locker room it needs to be resolved sooner rather than later, trade him for 75 cents on the dollar, find a solid piece to replace him with and treat anything else on top of that as gravy

— Ben Mepham (@BBMepZ) October 8, 2021

It’s really a non-issue. The media needs something to talk about everyday. He has 4 years on his contract. He’s gonna play. He has no choice. And he ain’t gonna stay mad for 4 years. They should keep him until the best trade comes.

— D Smith (@ASmithASmith24) October 8, 2021

Trade him to anyone willing. Try to get a Brogdon type solid guy but maybe settle on a few picks.

— Coach Mantia (@KenMantia) October 8, 2021

I would have made a deal for James Harden when he was available and Ben’s stock wasn’t dragged through the mud

— Ty Moore (@Ty29Moore) October 8, 2021

Trade to Minnesota. https://t.co/REBs3k2ROI

— StreetHistory Videos (@streethistory) October 8, 2021

Man I would've traded him 2 seasons ago lol.

But yea I mean. I think best case scenario you can get CJ McCullom and MAYBE get back Roco with him. https://t.co/9kIhETUlqm

— Milly🎲 (@Hoodie_Milly) October 8, 2021

Be as stubborn as he is…don’t give him up for pennies on the dollar if he wants to sit out all year, sit out all year and collect his money

— Brian Rogers (@BRoger_Dat) October 8, 2021

Hold steady.. a contender will overpay at the deadline.

— ATLCam🐐 (@ATLCam11) October 8, 2021

Simmons is 25 years old, and has made the All-Star game in each of the last three seasons. 

He was the number one overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after playing one year of college basketball at LSU. 

Last season he averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game. 

The 76ers lost in Game 7 of the second round of the playoffs to the Atlanta Hawks. 

Simmons has career averages of 15.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 7.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game.