Sixers' GM Elton Brand has exercised the contract options for former No. 1 overall picks Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz, as well as Dario Saric who was selected with the No. 12 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by Orlando. He was obtained by Philadelphia in a draft day trade. By exercising their options, the players will be under contract with the 76ers for the 2019-20 season.
This will keep the Sixers' core together as the team prepares to win now in hopes of a title run.
Simmons has started in seven games this season and has posted averages of 13.