Negotiations between the Philadelphia 76ers and suitors of three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons have "[begun] to gather momentum" ahead of the league's widening trade window on Wednesday, when almost 20% more players will be available for inclusion in deals, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe.
The New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the interested teams, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Inquiries from all but the Knicks and Lakers have been previously reported in the months since Simmons requested a trade, skipped training camp and declared himself "not mentally ready to play.