Daryl Morey, the president of basketball operations for the 76ers, called Ben Simmons "a difference making player," on Philly sports radio 97.5 The Fanatic, adding that he's willing to wait on a deal despite the recent drama.
"Right now if we traded Ben Simmons like he wants, all we would get back is role players, and that would make no sense," Morey said, per a tweet from the station. "I would be prepared to strap in because it will take awhile."
The comments come after coach Doc Rivers threw Simmons out of practice earlier this week, leading to the eventual suspension for the team's season opener, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix.