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With Ben Simmons and Rich Paul’s camp now fiercely feuding with the Sixers front office, a deal involving the three-time All-Star before the season begins feels practically guaranteed. Even if Simmons remains on the roster as the new year begins, he won’t be with the team: reports indicate that he plans to hold out and refuse to attend training camp.
With Simmons off the roster, the Sixers immediately become a worse basketball team. However, there’s a silver lining to even the messiest of departures.