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Source: Ben Simmons reaches ‘settlement’ with Sixers to ‘recoup a portion’ of money lost while sitting out last season

In early April, Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons filed a grievance against the Philadelphia 76ers to earn back the nearly $20 million he lost while he sat out last season.

The nuanced financial implications and stipulations were broken down succinctly by our own Dave Early here. The situation is a bit confusing, so I’d recommend perusing that article first if you’re lacking clarity or understanding.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Simmons and the Sixers “have reached a settlement agreement on the grievance the All-Star guard filed.”

ESPN Sources: Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers have reached a settlement agreement on the grievance the All-Star guard filed to recoup a portion of the nearly $20 million withheld him as a result of his failure to play games in the 2021-2022 season.