The Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons seemed to be reaching an agreement after Simmons showed up to the 76ers facilities for practices. However, the seeming good news was not to be as Malika Andrews of ESPN reported that Simmons was suspended for their opening game against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The 76ers say Ben Simmons has been suspended for one game for “detrimental conduct” to the team.
Simmons will not play the 76ers’ season opener at New Orleans Wednesday night.— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) October 19, 2021The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the event that led to Simmons’ suspension was a refusal to participate in a team practice.