Ben Simmons made good on his promise not to join the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, and the organization did itself no favors in its response to an onslaught of questions about the star's absence.
The Sixers held their media day in preparation for Tuesday's official start of training camp, and Simmons stayed true to his word, staying home in an attempt to force Philadelphia's hand following his trade request.
"We are disappointed he's not here," 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said on Monday.