The Ben Simmons saga continues to roll on with the Sixers, and there's still no timetable for a potential return. He was recently fined again as he tries to get his mental health right.
However, Simmons has taken a big step in preventing himself from losing more money. The Aussie has provided the Sixers with the names of the professionals he has been working with. Via Shams Charania of The Athletic:
“Multiple sources have told The Athletic that Simmons has provided the organization with the names of each of his mental health professionals. The franchise has access to Simmons’ mental health professionals, but those professionals are not able to provide further information to the 76ers without Simmons’ consent due to patient confidentiality. So far, Philadelphia does not have a mental health doctor on its staff with whom Simmons is comfortable, sources say. Simmons is allowed the ability to seek treatment from outside the 76ers’ physicians for mental assistance.”
In a nutshell, the Sixers know who Simmons is seeing, but unless he gives the green light, Philly won't know what type of progress is happening in regards to his mental state. Both sides are undoubtedly frustrated at this point, but there hasn't been any traction in potential trade talks, either.
The 25-year-old met with Sixers coaches and a couple of players, including Joel Embiid, on Oct. 22 to let them know where he's at. Philadelphia will surely want to resolve this whole situation, but they won't exactly be too worried about him not playing at the moment. After all, Doc Rivers' squad is off to an 8-2 start.
Something needs to happen with Ben Simmons, but it appears that won't be anytime soon.
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