PHILADELPHIA -- As discussions between Ben Simmons' side and the Philadelphia 76ers have gained momentum in recent days, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said Monday night that from "day one" Philadelphia has wanted Simmons to come back and play for the team, and that his teammates will welcome him back if he does return.
"Listen, we've said from day one what we wanted," Rivers said before Philadelphia faced the Brooklyn Nets at Wells Fargo Center. "We'd love to get him back.
"Other than that, honestly, there's nothing to report. Our position hasn't changed at all.