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Simmons' first practice with 76ers
Ben Simmons was put through his paces after ending his ugly holdout by returning to Philadelphia.
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Ben Simmons returns to practising with Sixers as a full participant
Aussie NBA star Ben Simmons is back training with the 76ers after holding out during most of pre-season in the wake of a demand to be traded. But his teammates insisted it was business as usual when he showed up.
Simmons' teammate opens up on Aussie's return
Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris discusses Ben Simmons' first practice with the team since his holdout.
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Ben Simmons is little more than a public punchline in Philadelphia
Without playing a game, Ben Simmons is getting dunked on right now. He’s a pariah in Philadelphia.
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Simmons has ‘sooked it up’ as 76ers withhold $11m in bitter battle
Australian basketball great Shane Heal says he can understand why Ben Simmons has “sooked it up” as Philadelphia 76ers put aside 25 per cent of money owed him.
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