Ben Simmons spoke with coach Doc Rivers, teammate Joel Embiid and the rest of the 76ers on Friday, saying he's not mentally ready to play, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The three-time All-Star reportedly expressed that he wants to play, but isn't there yet. Charania reported that Simmons was at shootaround on Friday ahead of the Nets game, and "was seen engaged around the team."
The news comes less than a day after team president Daryl Morey made it clear that he isn't rushing into a Simmons trade, calling him "a difference making player.