CAMDEN, N.J. — It’s been anything but business as usual for the Sixers since Game 7 ended on June 20.
Since that time, the drama surrounding Ben Simmons’ desire to be traded has far outweighed any other storyline.
But for now, the reported leaks of his unhappiness and reasons why have mostly quieted. He’s with the team and joined them for the second day in a row at practice Monday. We still have yet to hear from the three-time All-Star — he’s expected to speak on Tuesday before the team departs for New Orleans — but the gaggle of reporters was larger than usual and ready to fire questions at his head coach and teammates.