Sixers podcast: Ben Simmons done with Joel Embiid

On this episode of The Sixer Sense Podcast, we analyze the the events and comments from the launch of Sixers training camp and the latest development in the Ben Simmons holdout situation.

Lucas Johnson and Christopher Kline start things off with discussion about the highlights of training camp. The podcast explores the various lineups and players who seek to make significant break throughs this season. A good portion of this segment is devoted to Tyrese Maxey and his potential to become a starter in Ben Simmons’ absence.

We also look at the position battles for key spots in the rotation. With the core four of Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, and Danny Green solidifying their spots, the remaining roles are open for the taking. We talk about the possibility of Paul Reed battling for a backup center spot and Shake Milton asserting himself as either a starter or bench player.

As training camp unfolds, Ben Simmons is absent — and indirectly trading barbs with Joel Embiid. How will the Sixers’ star holdout be resolved?

The podcast pivots then to the latest Ben Simmons report that he is done playing with Joel Embiid. Although the two All-Stars had multiple winning seasons and some playoff success, Simmons’ camp believes that he cannot thrive next to Embiid. Their fit has always been questioned, but now the writing is on the wall when it comes to what Ben Simmons wants to further his career. We debate heavily on the audacity of Simmons declaring he basically wants to have his own team.

We then go into the question of the week where we asked Sixers fans where they stood on the Ben Simmons situation. The responses demonstrate that the majority hope for patience to be exercised by the Philly front office.

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