Ben Simmons’ relationship with Joel Embiid, at least now, is nonexistent.
Simmons opened up this week about his time with the Philadelphia 76ers ahead of his return to the court this fall with the Brooklyn Nets — which marks his first game action since the end of the 2020-21 season.
“I don’t talk to Jo,” he told ESPN’s Nick Friedell. “We never really spoke.”
Now, their relationship wasn’t always this bad. But given how Simmons’ time with the 76ers ended after his lengthy injuries, mental health break and trade holdout, it’s easy to understand why there’s some animosity between the two.