NBA News: Sixers President Daryl Morey still hopes to return from Ben Simmons

Sixers Team President Daryl Morey continues to hope for a return of the 25-year-old to Philadelphia in the Ben-Simmons Saga. Simmons had announced to strike at the start of training camps to force a trade.

I think there is a lot of hope, Morey said on Monday as part of the Media Day of the Sixers, to which Simmons was also not present. He s a great player and we expect him back. We assume that he will stay a 76er.

From the camp of Simmons was finally reported that this was not an option for the Point Guard. After the disappointing playoff-out against the Hawks, many signs already pointed to a separation, in August, Simmons finally increased pressure on the organization and demanded a trade.

Due to the allegedly very high demands of Sixers-Boss Morey, however, despite some prospects, however, there was no deal yet. Morey, apparently, builds on the fact that he can reverse his angry player again - and compared the situation with the Aaron Rodgers at the Green Bay Packers.

Even the star quarterback wanted to leave his team in the offseason, finally agreed with those responsible, but to come back for another year and hunt for the title. I ve seen a player last night, who has led his team to victory, though already written as much about that he would never play again for this team, Morey said, based on the Sunday Night Game, who won the packers .

Of course, every situation is different, but we are very optimistic that we manage it here, says Morey, but also admitted since six or seven weeks no longer talked to Simmons directly. Instead, communication on its agent Rich Paul ran.

Sixers star embid: know that it can work

The Sixers meanwhile confirmed that they will prove Simmons with fines, he should still not appear to the training sessions and games of the Sixers. However, Morey did not want to comment for details. Instead, he emphasized that Philadelphia wants to play around the Championship in the coming season - preferably with Simmons.

Ben is a very good player, an important part of this team, Led Morey. We are disappointed that he is not here [...], but we are excited about the players who are here. We will focus on them and we will take the journey to be a championship team. What Trades or not-trades are concerned, my focus is on doing what makes us the best opportunities on the title.

Immediately after the playoff-out, both Head Coach Doc Rivers as well as teammate Joel Embiid criticized their teammates. Rivers now explained another time that he still hold a lot of Simmons: Just because he does not do that what you expect from him does not mean that he is a bad player. He is an all star, he is an all star became almost defensive player of the year.

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Embiid said not to regret his statements from then, but he was disappointed that the situation had to come so far. We were so good in the regular season, so dominant. We know that it can work. I m disappointed that he is not here, because he knows the same. He knows that we can win together, said Embid.