Sixers’ success with Joel Embiid hurting Ben Simmons’ trade value?

Scotto: When I talk to other executives around the league about the situation with the Sixers, nobody feels sorry for Daryl Morey around the league. They think his asking price is way too high coming off the playoffs. Teams know Ben Simmons doesn’t …

Scotto: When I talk to other executives around the league about the situation with the Sixers, nobody feels sorry for Daryl Morey around the league. They think his asking price is way too high coming off the playoffs. Teams know Ben Simmons doesn’t want to be there. I’ve heard this from some executives, too, that when Joel Embiid was healthy and before their recent losing streak, this team was performing well without him. Some executives said to me it further lowered the trade value for Ben.

Source: Michael Scotto @ HoopsHype

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
This is the first time the Sixers got blown out since Joel Embiid left the lineup. Not totally unexpected. Problem is, they didn’t close out any close games.
Remaining road trip schedule: Denver, Portland, Sacramento and Golden State. Looking like a super painful two weeks. – 11:49 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Curry now 0-for-5 from the floor. After that torrid start to the season, he’s regressing to the mean big-time now. And now getting as many clean looks without Embiid down low. – 10:41 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
About to tip off here in SLC. Both coaches talked pregame about their poor recent defensive outings. Curious to see who can get right tonight. Big difference is Utah has Gobert, and Sixers don’t have Embiid (or Thybulle…or Simmons…) – 10:05 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixere coach Doc Rivers was asked for updates on possible return from COVID-19 for Matisse Thybulle and Joel Embiid: pic.twitter.com/6kKUSQlIdB9:16 PM

Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Asked Doc Rivers for an update on Matisse Thybulle and Joel Embiid before the game. Said Thybulle needs to get the right date, Embiid needs two negative tests.
Full answer below. pic.twitter.com/VdVjq3SaOx8:52 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
If the right offer doesn’t come, could Ben Simmons still be on this roster at playoff time? | Sixers Mailbag inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 4:36 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Rich Paul said on the record last week that negative publicity is hurting Ben Simmons’ mental health. Perhaps he should stop creating it: phillyvoice.com/sixers-rich-pa…2:27 PM
Serena Winters @SerenaWinters
LOVED catching up with @Sarah Todd on today’s pod!
We talk about her days covering the #Sixers & whether she’s surprised by what’s going on with Ben Simmons.
Plus, she tells us everything we need to know about The #Jazz heading into tonight’s matchup!
🎧 linktr.ee/LockedOnSixers10:45 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
If the right offer doesn’t come, could Ben Simmons still be on this roster at playoff time? | #Sixers Mailbag inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 9:52 AM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
NEW @TheCrossover Pod w/@Howard Beck: Surging Wizards, the latest with Ben Simmons, the NBA’s indifference towards John Wall and are the Cavs … good? Links: bit.ly/2w1G5e29:21 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Philadelphia 76ers continue fining disgruntled Ben Simmons #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/12…6:35 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
With Joel Embiid out, the Sixers’ road doesn’t get any easier as elite centers await in Utah and Denver inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 6:14 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
With Joel Embiid out, the #Sixers’ road doesn’t get any easier as elite centers await in Utah and Denver inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:05 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers fine Ben Simmons, again, for not making road trip inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 4:56 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers fine Ben Simmons, again, for not making road trip inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 11:47 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: 76ers fine Ben Simmons for not joining team on road trip nba.nbcsports.com/2021/11/15/rep…11:25 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Philadelphia 76ers have fined Ben Simmons for failing to travel on their six-game road trip, sources say. Details: pic.twitter.com/PEStgby08j10:32 PM

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
On today’s episode of The Bell Ringer, I welcome @NBAKrell on with me to discuss Tyrese Maxey, Ben Simmons, and the new additions #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/15/bel… via @SixersWire #NBA8:02 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
“I would absolutely trade for Ben Simmons,” stated Isiah Thomas, the same guy who traded for Stephon Marbury, Steve Francis and Eddy Curry… – 7:25 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers center Joel Embiid (health&safety protocols), G Matisse Thybulle (protocols), F Danny Green (left hamstring tightness) and PG Ben Simmons (mentally not ready to play) will miss tomorrow’s game vs. the #utahjazz. – 7:19 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Matisse Thybulle and Joel Embiid are listed as out for tomorrow’s game at Utah (health and safety protocols). Danny Green (hamstring tightness) is also out. – 7:07 PM
Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Danny Green (left hamstring tightness) is listed as out for Sixers-Jazz tomorrow night.
Joel Embiid and Matisse Thybulle (health and safety protocols) also remain out, along with Ben Simmons (personal reasons) and Grant Riller (left knee injury recovery). – 6:36 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2017, the @Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid had 46 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, and seven blocks in a win over the Lakers.
Since the NBA started tracking blocks in 1973-74, Embiid is one of only two players to record at least 45p/15r/5a/5b in a game (Alvan Adams). pic.twitter.com/WoBoZDo8Jp5:31 PM

Ric Bucher @RicBucher
The Adele special (and her connection to Ben Simmons) got me to thinking about what’s missing from the Simmons get-out-of-Philly playbook: shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast4:07 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
NBA PER (Week 4)
1. Nikola Jokic: 34.6
2. Kevin Durant: 29.4
3. Jimmy Butler: 29.0
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 28.9
5. Montrezl Harrell: 28.4
6. Stephen Curry: 26.8
7. Anthony Davis: 25.9
8. Rudy Gobert: 25.2
9. Ja Morant: 24.8
10. Joel Embiid: 24.7 pic.twitter.com/2gZbD6FNnf10:21 AM

Ric Bucher @RicBucher
How Ben Simmons Can Get His Wish shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast4:37 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
A Ben Simmons return would be an ‘adjustment’ and a test of #Sixers’ team chemistry inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 11:17 PM
Bob Garcia @bgarciaivsports
Isiah Thomas delivered a bluntly honest message to Ben Simmons.
#76ers #NBA #NBATwitter
sportscasting.com/isiah-thomas-s…2:20 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Ben Simmons has to take a page out of [Giannis Antetokounmpo’s] book.”
Scottie Pippen shares how much he admires the Greek Freak for persevering through adversity.
Our Town Hall with Scottie Pippen is available NOW on the SXM App!
🔊 https://t.co/yMzGDA5kYk pic.twitter.com/qR6u8fP0qv2:17 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
A Ben Simmons return would be an ‘adjustment’ and a test of Sixers’ team chemistry inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 12:39 PM
Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Just how much is the team missing Joel Embiid and Matisse Thybulle? Well, hear it straight from them. #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2021/11/14/six… via @SixersWire #NBA10:30 AM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
A return of Ben Simmons with the wrong midset could destroy the team chemistry the Sixers boast about inquirer.com/sixers/ben-sim… via @phillyinquirer – 6:41 AM

More on this storyline

Pompey: I think we have seen Simmons play his last game in Philly. In regards to trade talks, I’m hearing they’re on pause right now. As you said, his trade value is extremely low. -via HoopsHype / November 17, 2021
Pompey: I think the whole thing is disappointing. I think it’s disappointing on both sides. I get that you have a player under contract, and they want to fine him, but it just seems like we knew since the end of last season that Ben Simmons didn’t want to be here. When you do your research and talk to sources, they were alerted of that right afterward, within days afterward (after the playoffs). Rich Paul told them that at the NBA Draft Combine, and then Ben told them that in person in August. You’re under the impression something’s going to happen. It hasn’t happened yet. -via HoopsHype / November 17, 2021