Ben Simmons has arrived in Philadelphia and taken a COVID-19 test in compliance with the NBA's health and safety protocols, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The report arrives on the heels of a report earlier Monday that 76ers brass and Simmons' agent Rich Paul had held conversations about the All-Star guard ending his holdout and returning to the team. Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed to reporters Monday afternoon that he had spoken with Paul, but declined to discuss the specifics of their conversations.
Simmons' arrival was reportedly news not just to fans, but the Sixers as well.