Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers open training camp one week from today.

The former No. 1 overall pick has reportedly made it clear that he wants to be traded and does not intend to show up for training camp.

“People don’t like Ben Simmons in the league. His teammates don’t like Ben. There’s just something about him. He is an unlikable dude. And in that locker room he’s unlikable."

Sixers fans are going to hear a plethora of potential trades involving Ben Simmons over the next few weeks and over the summer as the team figures out what the next step is for their imperfect star.

After coughing up back-to-back double-digit leads, instead of closing the series out with the Atlanta Hawks, the Sixers are on the brink of elimination.

Observations from the Sixers' 109-106 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in game 5 on Wednesday night.

Atlanta awaits after beating New York in Game 5 later Wednesday. Game 1 is Sunday in Philadelphia.

Many fans have shouted from the roof tops to get Simmons off-the-floor during those key late game situations due to his poor foul shooting, but its not something Rivers has even considered.

The Washington Wizards are coming to town and will face the Sixers in the first round of the playoffs after winning the play-in game Thursday over the Indiana Pacers, 142-115.

Over at The Ringer, Kevin O’Connor filled out his ballot for the 2020-21 regular season honors, which includes three Sixers.