PHILADELPHIA - The drama surrounding All-Star 76ers guard Ben Simmons continued on Thursday as reports surfaced that he did not participate in a team workout following the team’s season opener.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports Simmons arrived and departed the 76ers practice facility in Camden on Thursday without taking part in a scheduled individual workout.
Wojnarowski says Simmons' status for Friday’s nationally televised game against Brooklyn is unclear, but he’s unlikely to play as he has yet to ‘fully engage’ in a team practice.MORE HEADLINES: The Athletic's Shams Charania cited sources Thursday in reporting that Simmons was ‘not mentally ready’ to play for the team and had been receiving treatment on his back due to the ramp-up.