Not since June 6, 2021 has All-Star guard Ben Simmons put on a 76ers uniform and played in an NBA game. That night, Simmons scored five points on four shot attempts, and while he logged 13 assists and eight rebounds, Philadelphia would lose Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the Hawks.
Both a lot, and very little, has happened since. Simmons has elected to remain on the sideline. He first reportedly requested a trade from the franchise in August, yet briefly rejoined the team toward the end of training camp. He then subsequently left the Sixers once again.