While Ben Simmons has not played a game for the 76ers in the 2021–22 season, it is certain that he will not be taking his talents to Sacramento, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Kings, a franchise that was once highly aggressive in its discussions to land Simmons, have ended their pursuit of negotiating a deal to secure the three-time NBA All-Star, per Wojnarowski.
Sacramento reportedly felt that Philadelphia’s asking price for Simmons was “too steep” and that the possibility of striking a deal was non-existent. With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching on Feb.