SINCE THE HORRIFIC news for 76ers fans came down that rookie Ben Simmons had broken the fifth metatarsal in his right foot on the last day of training camp, the excitement and anticipation of the upcoming season has plummeted faster than Donald Trump's character.
Simmons had surgery Oct. 4, and while the team's statement following the surgery didn't specify whether a screw was set in place to heal the acute Jones fracture, that is the most common procedure. The team said it will give updates on Simmons "as available and when appropriate." Contacted Wednesday, the team would not confirm a screw was used.