Ben Simmons Ruled Out Wednesday

Keith Pompey reports Ben Simmons will miss Wednesday’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns as he recovers from an illness.

#Sixers’ Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris will not play tonight vs. the #Suns.

Simmons has missed two games due to the illness, last playing in the 76ers 106-103 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, playing 36 minutes, scoring 12 points, nine rebounds and six assists. This season, he has stated in 48 games, averaging 33 minutes, 15 points, eight rebounds and seven assists per game.

Expect Joel Embiid to see an increase in production with Simmons off the floor. In 317 minutes with Simmons off the floor this season, Embiid has a 42% usage rate and averages…