Kristian Winfield: Patty Mills says he’s been speaking to Ben Simmons regularly and that Ben has been staying in shape and getting game-ready: “He’s in a really good place right now. … You get a really hungry person who’s looking forward to playing basketball again.”
Source: Twitter @Krisplashed
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills on Aussie pal Ben Simmons: “He’s in a really good place right now, speaking to him a fair bit lately, seeing what he’s been up to in terms of staying ready, getting his body right & getting game ready. So it was good.” #nets nypost.com/2022/02/10/wha… via @nypostsports – 2:08 AM
Patty Mills on Aussie pal Ben Simmons: “He’s in a really good place right now, speaking to him a fair bit lately, seeing what he’s been up to in terms of staying ready, getting his body right & getting game ready. So it was good.” #nets nypost.com/2022/02/10/wha… via @nypostsports – 2:08 AM
Ben Cotton @Ben_Cotton15
Following his blockbuster trade to the Brooklyn Nets, the view in the United States is that we’ll now learn exactly what Ben Simmons, once one of the most promising players in the NBA, is made of and the Aussie star’s ceiling really is @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 2:04 AM
Following his blockbuster trade to the Brooklyn Nets, the view in the United States is that we’ll now learn exactly what Ben Simmons, once one of the most promising players in the NBA, is made of and the Aussie star’s ceiling really is @FOXSportsAUS
foxsports.com.au/basketball/nba… – 2:04 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
NEW GAME THEORY PODCAST!
SUPERSIZED TRADE DEADLINE SHOW!
-@michael_levin is here to chat all things James Harden-Ben Simmons
–@MoDakhil_NBA is here!
-Some Simmons-Harden fit at the top
-Porzingis to WAS?!
-White to BOS
-All the deals and more!
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/watch?v=7KMYtP… – 12:51 AM
NEW GAME THEORY PODCAST!
SUPERSIZED TRADE DEADLINE SHOW!
-@michael_levin is here to chat all things James Harden-Ben Simmons
–@MoDakhil_NBA is here!
-Some Simmons-Harden fit at the top
-Porzingis to WAS?!
-White to BOS
-All the deals and more!
YOUTUBE: youtube.com/watch?v=7KMYtP… – 12:51 AM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Mills is confident that Simmons won’t have the same issues he had in Philly — in large part because Mills has a longstanding relationship with him and as he said: “I’ve got his back.” – 11:16 PM
Mills is confident that Simmons won’t have the same issues he had in Philly — in large part because Mills has a longstanding relationship with him and as he said: “I’ve got his back.” – 11:16 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back. I’m excited it’s not going to be from afar. It will be great fit both of us.” Z mills says of fellow Aussie Simmons whom he has know well for years. pic.twitter.com/w3HrxtDd7i – 11:16 PM
“I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back. I’m excited it’s not going to be from afar. It will be great fit both of us.” Z mills says of fellow Aussie Simmons whom he has know well for years. pic.twitter.com/w3HrxtDd7i – 11:16 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Patty Mills delivered a message of support for Ben Simmons: “I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back, and now I’ve got the opportunity to be with him. I’ve had his back from afar, and I wish I was with him earlier in his career.. So I’m excited to be with him in this aspect.” – 11:15 PM
Patty Mills delivered a message of support for Ben Simmons: “I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back, and now I’ve got the opportunity to be with him. I’ve had his back from afar, and I wish I was with him earlier in his career.. So I’m excited to be with him in this aspect.” – 11:15 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills on Ben Simmons: “I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back…I wish I was with him earlier in his career. I’m excited to be able to be with him in this aspect and help him in any way necessary.” – 11:15 PM
Patty Mills on Ben Simmons: “I’ve got his back. I’ve always had his back…I wish I was with him earlier in his career. I’m excited to be able to be with him in this aspect and help him in any way necessary.” – 11:15 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills knows Ben Simmons’ family well, long before Simmons came to the states for basketball. Simmons has spoken very highly of Mills before. He looks up to him. Mills’ presence in Brooklyn should be good for Simmons as he gets acclimated. – 11:14 PM
Patty Mills knows Ben Simmons’ family well, long before Simmons came to the states for basketball. Simmons has spoken very highly of Mills before. He looks up to him. Mills’ presence in Brooklyn should be good for Simmons as he gets acclimated. – 11:14 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“Just keep praying,…where those cards may fall I leave that to the politicians and… on the front lines so I just respect that and see where we end up.”
-Kyrie Irving was asked about possible changes to local mandates allowing him to build chemistry with Ben Simmons – 11:12 PM
“Just keep praying,…where those cards may fall I leave that to the politicians and… on the front lines so I just respect that and see where we end up.”
-Kyrie Irving was asked about possible changes to local mandates allowing him to build chemistry with Ben Simmons – 11:12 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Patty Mills on Simmons: “We’re getting a very hungry, excited basketball player.” – 11:12 PM
Patty Mills on Simmons: “We’re getting a very hungry, excited basketball player.” – 11:12 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Patty Mills says he’s known Ben Simmons and his family since he (Patty) was a kid. – 11:12 PM
Patty Mills says he’s known Ben Simmons and his family since he (Patty) was a kid. – 11:12 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills has talked to fellow Aussie Ben Simmons a lot lately. Says #Nets are getting an “unbelievable passer,” a “great defender” and a “very hungry, excited basketball player.” #Nets #NBA – 11:11 PM
Patty Mills has talked to fellow Aussie Ben Simmons a lot lately. Says #Nets are getting an “unbelievable passer,” a “great defender” and a “very hungry, excited basketball player.” #Nets #NBA – 11:11 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Patty Mills said he has spoken a couple times with fellow Aussie Ben Simmons lately. “You get a hungry person who is looking forward to playing basketball again.” – 11:11 PM
Patty Mills said he has spoken a couple times with fellow Aussie Ben Simmons lately. “You get a hungry person who is looking forward to playing basketball again.” – 11:11 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Patty Mills says he’s been speaking to Ben Simmons regularly and that Ben has been staying in shape and getting game-ready: “He’s in a really good place right now. … You get a really hungry person who’s looking forward to playing basketball again.” – 11:11 PM
Patty Mills says he’s been speaking to Ben Simmons regularly and that Ben has been staying in shape and getting game-ready: “He’s in a really good place right now. … You get a really hungry person who’s looking forward to playing basketball again.” – 11:11 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Patty Mills on Ben Simmons: “He’s in a really good place right now.” Said the two have spoken recently before the trade went down. – 11:10 PM
Patty Mills on Ben Simmons: “He’s in a really good place right now.” Said the two have spoken recently before the trade went down. – 11:10 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Patty Mills calls the James Harden trade ‘a moment of staying together’: “I think it probably just narrows our focus a little bit more, and the distractions can now leave us and we can focus on the task at hand and still on what our goal has been.” – 11:09 PM
Patty Mills calls the James Harden trade ‘a moment of staying together’: “I think it probably just narrows our focus a little bit more, and the distractions can now leave us and we can focus on the task at hand and still on what our goal has been.” – 11:09 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
Patty Mills: “The distractions can leave us and we can now focus on the task at hand.” #Nets – 11:08 PM
Patty Mills: “The distractions can leave us and we can now focus on the task at hand.” #Nets – 11:08 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Kyrie Irving says he respects Ben Simmons IQ as a player and ability to play different positions. Adds he’ll welcome Simmons with open arms. – 11:07 PM
Kyrie Irving says he respects Ben Simmons IQ as a player and ability to play different positions. Adds he’ll welcome Simmons with open arms. – 11:07 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
“We’ll finally get to hear from him and hear his side,” says Kyrie Irving when asked about Ben Simmons experience in Philly. Added he will welcome him with open arms. – 11:05 PM
“We’ll finally get to hear from him and hear his side,” says Kyrie Irving when asked about Ben Simmons experience in Philly. Added he will welcome him with open arms. – 11:05 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kyrie Irving on how the Nets will welcome Ben Simmons after his ‘break-up’ with the 76ers: “Open arms. Open arms. I think we’ll finally get to hear it from him and hear his side.” – 11:05 PM
Kyrie Irving on how the Nets will welcome Ben Simmons after his ‘break-up’ with the 76ers: “Open arms. Open arms. I think we’ll finally get to hear it from him and hear his side.” – 11:05 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Kyrie Irving said he’s known Ben Simmons since he was in Australia when Simmons was in 16. Adds he’s pumped to reunite with Curry and Drummond can fill a need. – 11:04 PM
Kyrie Irving said he’s known Ben Simmons since he was in Australia when Simmons was in 16. Adds he’s pumped to reunite with Curry and Drummond can fill a need. – 11:04 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Blake Griffin said he thinks the Nets “got better” after trading James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond. “Ben was done there. You can see that from not playing. I think we definitely got what we wanted, guys that want to be here and guys that want to play.” pic.twitter.com/IoaXP50VxI – 10:50 PM
Blake Griffin said he thinks the Nets “got better” after trading James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond. “Ben was done there. You can see that from not playing. I think we definitely got what we wanted, guys that want to be here and guys that want to play.” pic.twitter.com/IoaXP50VxI – 10:50 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Blake Griffin on Ben Simmons: “What happened in Philly doesn’t mean he can’t play basketball anymore. He can definitely do that.” – 10:47 PM
Blake Griffin on Ben Simmons: “What happened in Philly doesn’t mean he can’t play basketball anymore. He can definitely do that.” – 10:47 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
More Blake Griffin on Ben Simmons’ fit: “A lineup of Ben, Kevin, Kyrie, Patty, Seth — whoever you want to put out there — there’s a lot of attention being placed on those guys.” – 10:47 PM
More Blake Griffin on Ben Simmons’ fit: “A lineup of Ben, Kevin, Kyrie, Patty, Seth — whoever you want to put out there — there’s a lot of attention being placed on those guys.” – 10:47 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Blake Griffin said the Nets’ spacing and the attention focused on stars should allow Ben Simmons to play ‘a little bit more free’: “The beauty of playing with Kyrie and KD is they go out and hoop. … I can see Ben for sure handling and getting us into action.” – 10:46 PM
Blake Griffin said the Nets’ spacing and the attention focused on stars should allow Ben Simmons to play ‘a little bit more free’: “The beauty of playing with Kyrie and KD is they go out and hoop. … I can see Ben for sure handling and getting us into action.” – 10:46 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
Nash said Sunday — and again today — that Harden wouldn’t get traded. So what changed? “You’d have to ask Sean [Marks] that.”
Why is the organization confident in acquiring a player, in Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played in almost a year?
“You’d have to ask Sean that.” – 10:28 PM
Nash said Sunday — and again today — that Harden wouldn’t get traded. So what changed? “You’d have to ask Sean [Marks] that.”
Why is the organization confident in acquiring a player, in Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played in almost a year?
“You’d have to ask Sean that.” – 10:28 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
“You have to ask Sean [Marks] that.”
– Steve Nash was asked why the Nets were comfortable trading for a player in Ben Simmons who hasn’t played in a significant amount of amount of time. Nash adds he wishes James Harden the best and thinks he’ll be great in Philly. – 10:27 PM
“You have to ask Sean [Marks] that.”
– Steve Nash was asked why the Nets were comfortable trading for a player in Ben Simmons who hasn’t played in a significant amount of amount of time. Nash adds he wishes James Harden the best and thinks he’ll be great in Philly. – 10:27 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
Steve Nash says Seth Curry and Andre Drummond may join the team soon and Ben Simmons has more physical ramp up ahead of him. – 10:24 PM
Steve Nash says Seth Curry and Andre Drummond may join the team soon and Ben Simmons has more physical ramp up ahead of him. – 10:24 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Steve Nash says it’s exciting to take on such an exciting player in Ben Simmons: “We want him to do a lot of things for us. I think that’s his gift: He’s incredibly athletic, a creative passer… who can also play-make out of the pick-and-roll.” – 10:23 PM
Steve Nash says it’s exciting to take on such an exciting player in Ben Simmons: “We want him to do a lot of things for us. I think that’s his gift: He’s incredibly athletic, a creative passer… who can also play-make out of the pick-and-roll.” – 10:23 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners (with caveats), losers from Ben Simmons for James Harden trade nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/10/win… – 10:19 PM
Winners (with caveats), losers from Ben Simmons for James Harden trade nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/10/win… – 10:19 PM
Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
An interesting day in Nets history:
They trade James Harden, acquire Ben Simmons and drop their 10th straight game — to Raul Neto and the Washington Wizards. – 10:10 PM
An interesting day in Nets history:
They trade James Harden, acquire Ben Simmons and drop their 10th straight game — to Raul Neto and the Washington Wizards. – 10:10 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Nets today be like:
Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons 10 Game Losing Streak Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben – 10:09 PM
Nets today be like:
Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons 10 Game Losing Streak Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben Simmons Ben – 10:09 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
It just struck me that Houston chose Brooklyn’s draft picks over Ben Simmons, and now, the value of Brooklyn’s draft picks depend on Ben Simmons. That’s a pretty unique situation. – 10:03 PM
It just struck me that Houston chose Brooklyn’s draft picks over Ben Simmons, and now, the value of Brooklyn’s draft picks depend on Ben Simmons. That’s a pretty unique situation. – 10:03 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
In September, @David Thorpe wrote something special, about how he’d get Ben Simmons back on track. truehoop.com/p/healing-ben-… – 10:01 PM
In September, @David Thorpe wrote something special, about how he’d get Ben Simmons back on track. truehoop.com/p/healing-ben-… – 10:01 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
James Harden & Ben Simmons are going to test the limits of tribute videos – 9:51 PM
James Harden & Ben Simmons are going to test the limits of tribute videos – 9:51 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks released a statement on the James Harden and Paul Millsap trade for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round picks. pic.twitter.com/PXp6YksRND – 9:29 PM
Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks released a statement on the James Harden and Paul Millsap trade for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round picks. pic.twitter.com/PXp6YksRND – 9:29 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Nets have made it official, announcing that they “have acquired Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round draft picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap. “
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 9:29 PM
The Nets have made it official, announcing that they “have acquired Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round draft picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for James Harden and Paul Millsap. “
More NBA from me: marcstein.substack.com – 9:29 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
The Nets have officially traded James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Sixers in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round picks. Statement from GM Sean Marks: pic.twitter.com/TkOh8OoED8 – 9:27 PM
The Nets have officially traded James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Sixers in exchange for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two future first-round picks. Statement from GM Sean Marks: pic.twitter.com/TkOh8OoED8 – 9:27 PM
Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
One move, two stories for the Sixers: The end of the Ben Simmons era, the beginning of the James Harden era. Took a long road to get here, but what only matters is the result.
On how the Sixers ended up here and where they might be headed: theathletic.com/3123952 – 9:17 PM
One move, two stories for the Sixers: The end of the Ben Simmons era, the beginning of the James Harden era. Took a long road to get here, but what only matters is the result.
On how the Sixers ended up here and where they might be headed: theathletic.com/3123952 – 9:17 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
A post trade deadline edition of Posted Up with C. Haynes Podcast featuring @vgoodwill. We break down the James Harden-Ben Simmons blockbuster, the direction of Kings, what Portland is trying to do with Damian Lillard and where Lakers go from here.
🎧: https://t.co/c3qMSbOtXE pic.twitter.com/PbriCZIykn – 9:02 PM
A post trade deadline edition of Posted Up with C. Haynes Podcast featuring @vgoodwill. We break down the James Harden-Ben Simmons blockbuster, the direction of Kings, what Portland is trying to do with Damian Lillard and where Lakers go from here.
🎧: https://t.co/c3qMSbOtXE pic.twitter.com/PbriCZIykn – 9:02 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
What Ben Simmons will bring to the #Nets: The pros and cons nypost.com/2022/02/10/wha… via @nypostsports – 8:56 PM
What Ben Simmons will bring to the #Nets: The pros and cons nypost.com/2022/02/10/wha… via @nypostsports – 8:56 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
New ESPN story: Kevin Durant said he was, “happy we got guys who want to be part of this” after Brooklyn traded James Harden for a package led by Ben Simmons. He then made sure he wouldn’t have Harden on his team’s roster for next weekend’s All-Star Game.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:13 PM
New ESPN story: Kevin Durant said he was, “happy we got guys who want to be part of this” after Brooklyn traded James Harden for a package led by Ben Simmons. He then made sure he wouldn’t have Harden on his team’s roster for next weekend’s All-Star Game.
espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:13 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
TRADE DEADLINE MEGAPOD with @RohanNadkarni, @Howard Beck, and @Chris Mannix.
Here’s Part 1, where we discussed the biggest deadline winners: Ben Simmons, everyone who got to leave Washington, the Celtics, and more! link.chtbl.com/open-floor?sid… – 8:04 PM
TRADE DEADLINE MEGAPOD with @RohanNadkarni, @Howard Beck, and @Chris Mannix.
Here’s Part 1, where we discussed the biggest deadline winners: Ben Simmons, everyone who got to leave Washington, the Celtics, and more! link.chtbl.com/open-floor?sid… – 8:04 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Who won the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade?
@Termineradio tells @Eddie Johnson why he likes the Nets more and reveals the player that gives Brooklyn the edge. 👀 pic.twitter.com/e8ar3aLAta – 8:00 PM
Who won the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade?
@Termineradio tells @Eddie Johnson why he likes the Nets more and reveals the player that gives Brooklyn the edge. 👀 pic.twitter.com/e8ar3aLAta – 8:00 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
New on BSJ: Trade deadline James Harden, Ben Simmons trade re-shapes the top of the East, and makes things a lot tougher for the rest
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/02/10/tra… – 7:24 PM
New on BSJ: Trade deadline James Harden, Ben Simmons trade re-shapes the top of the East, and makes things a lot tougher for the rest
bostonsportsjournal.com/2022/02/10/tra… – 7:24 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#ICYMI The #Sixers acquire James Harden from #Nets in a deadline-day trade and end the Ben Simmons Saga inquirer.com/sixers/simmons… via @phillyinquirer – 7:23 PM
#ICYMI The #Sixers acquire James Harden from #Nets in a deadline-day trade and end the Ben Simmons Saga inquirer.com/sixers/simmons… via @phillyinquirer – 7:23 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Despite the trade deadline and a short handed roster, Kyrie Irving will start tonight alongside Patty Mills, Blake Griffin and rookies Cam Thomas and Kessler Edwards against the Wizards tonight. – 7:04 PM
Despite the trade deadline and a short handed roster, Kyrie Irving will start tonight alongside Patty Mills, Blake Griffin and rookies Cam Thomas and Kessler Edwards against the Wizards tonight. – 7:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters vs. the Wiz: Irving, Mills, Thomas, Edwards and Griffin. – 7:03 PM
Nets starters vs. the Wiz: Irving, Mills, Thomas, Edwards and Griffin. – 7:03 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Kevin Durant on the fit with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond going forward: “That’s a good question. I feel like we got versatile players so we have to figure it out and figure out what works for us, but I’m just happy that we got guys who want to be part of this.” – 6:44 PM
Kevin Durant on the fit with Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond going forward: “That’s a good question. I feel like we got versatile players so we have to figure it out and figure out what works for us, but I’m just happy that we got guys who want to be part of this.” – 6:44 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Biggest trade deadline winners:
1. Brian Windhorst
2. Ben Simmons/Klutch
3. #NBATwitter
4. Nets
5. Sixers (until they give Harden a max extension) – 5:18 PM
Biggest trade deadline winners:
1. Brian Windhorst
2. Ben Simmons/Klutch
3. #NBATwitter
4. Nets
5. Sixers (until they give Harden a max extension) – 5:18 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Patty Mills on Ben Simmons eight months ago (while readying to play for Team Australia at the Olympics): pic.twitter.com/1TTieAYA4i – 4:22 PM
Patty Mills on Ben Simmons eight months ago (while readying to play for Team Australia at the Olympics): pic.twitter.com/1TTieAYA4i – 4:22 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
James Harden out. Ben Simmons and co. in. Ask me anything twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:53 PM
James Harden out. Ben Simmons and co. in. Ask me anything twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:53 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons, two LSU Tigers who are now the future of the Nets. Can’t imagine a bigger day for @TyBatiste. – 3:32 PM
Cam Thomas and Ben Simmons, two LSU Tigers who are now the future of the Nets. Can’t imagine a bigger day for @TyBatiste. – 3:32 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
A lot depends on what Ben Simmons will look like when he returns, but the best part of this deal for the Nets is they now have two people who can guard Giannis if they meet MIL in a playoff series. For all that firepower, you need stops to win. BKN had no one who could get those. – 3:27 PM
A lot depends on what Ben Simmons will look like when he returns, but the best part of this deal for the Nets is they now have two people who can guard Giannis if they meet MIL in a playoff series. For all that firepower, you need stops to win. BKN had no one who could get those. – 3:27 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Nets roster as it stands:
– Kevin Durant*
– Kyrie Irving
– Ben Simmons*
– Joe Harris*
– Patty Mills
– Seth Curry
– Andre Drummond
– LaMarcus Aldridge*
– Nic Claxton*
– Blake Griffin
– James Johnson
– DeAndre Bembry
– Bruce Brown
– C. Thomas
– K. Edwards
– D. Duke Jr
– D. Sharpe – 3:27 PM
Nets roster as it stands:
– Kevin Durant*
– Kyrie Irving
– Ben Simmons*
– Joe Harris*
– Patty Mills
– Seth Curry
– Andre Drummond
– LaMarcus Aldridge*
– Nic Claxton*
– Blake Griffin
– James Johnson
– DeAndre Bembry
– Bruce Brown
– C. Thomas
– K. Edwards
– D. Duke Jr
– D. Sharpe – 3:27 PM
Malika Andrews @malika_andrews
The NBA trade deadline has passed and @Ramona Shelburne @Kendrick Perkins and @Rjeff24 break down the massive Nets-76ers trade more, including when we might see Ben Simmons play for the Nets. pic.twitter.com/9xZzFA9ybK – 3:11 PM
The NBA trade deadline has passed and @Ramona Shelburne @Kendrick Perkins and @Rjeff24 break down the massive Nets-76ers trade more, including when we might see Ben Simmons play for the Nets. pic.twitter.com/9xZzFA9ybK – 3:11 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Legendary High School Coach Of Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving Says They Will Complement Each Other With Brooklyn Nets forbes.com/sites/adamzago…
@MVABasketball
@coachkevinboyle
@NIBCOfficial
@BrooklynNets – 3:02 PM
Now on @ForbesSports
Legendary High School Coach Of Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving Says They Will Complement Each Other With Brooklyn Nets forbes.com/sites/adamzago…
@MVABasketball
@coachkevinboyle
@NIBCOfficial
@BrooklynNets – 3:02 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
▶️ James Harden to Philadelphia
▶️ Ben Simmons to Brooklyn
▶️ Kristaps Porzingis to Washington
@EvCoRadio and @Howard Beck break down all these deals in the final hour of NBA Radio’s Trade Deadline Show!
Listen now: https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/uyH5seAEPv – 2:58 PM
▶️ James Harden to Philadelphia
▶️ Ben Simmons to Brooklyn
▶️ Kristaps Porzingis to Washington
@EvCoRadio and @Howard Beck break down all these deals in the final hour of NBA Radio’s Trade Deadline Show!
Listen now: https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/uyH5seAEPv – 2:58 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
What an insane NBA trade deadline! We’ve now seen trades involving James Harden, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis, CJ McCollum, Tyrese Haliburton, Caris LeVert, Kristaps Porzingis, etc. 😱
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:44 PM
What an insane NBA trade deadline! We’ve now seen trades involving James Harden, Ben Simmons, Domantas Sabonis, CJ McCollum, Tyrese Haliburton, Caris LeVert, Kristaps Porzingis, etc. 😱
twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:44 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
You can on a dozen riffs about how the James Harden-Ben Simmons situation is bad for the NBA but too many examples, for too many years, have shown that disgruntled players should raise whatever hell they can – quit, be a jerk, leak like a faucet – to make sure they get traded. – 2:43 PM
You can on a dozen riffs about how the James Harden-Ben Simmons situation is bad for the NBA but too many examples, for too many years, have shown that disgruntled players should raise whatever hell they can – quit, be a jerk, leak like a faucet – to make sure they get traded. – 2:43 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving were born in the same city in Australia (Melbourne).
Just a random fact for you. – 2:38 PM
Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving were born in the same city in Australia (Melbourne).
Just a random fact for you. – 2:38 PM
John Gonzalez @JohnGonzalez
You months ago: trade Ben Simmons for anything!
Daryl Morey today: pic.twitter.com/hct6iThbpk – 2:36 PM
You months ago: trade Ben Simmons for anything!
Daryl Morey today: pic.twitter.com/hct6iThbpk – 2:36 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
RJ making a lot of excellent points. Ben Simmons will play at 100MPH while James Harden has played at 33 MPH. Adding to the pace will open the Nets offense up as well, but that will fall on Steve Nash to create a system that best suits their newest talents. – 2:36 PM
RJ making a lot of excellent points. Ben Simmons will play at 100MPH while James Harden has played at 33 MPH. Adding to the pace will open the Nets offense up as well, but that will fall on Steve Nash to create a system that best suits their newest talents. – 2:36 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Here it is. My story on the Nets’ decision to trade James Harden for Ben Simmons, giving Brooklyn a new look big three and a whole new set of questions: theathletic.com/3123086/2022/0… – 2:35 PM
Here it is. My story on the Nets’ decision to trade James Harden for Ben Simmons, giving Brooklyn a new look big three and a whole new set of questions: theathletic.com/3123086/2022/0… – 2:35 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Here’s one thing that will help Ben Simmons acclimate in Brooklyn: His long-time relationship with fellow Aussie Patty Mills.
Mills has been a mentor of sorts to Simmons over the years. – 2:25 PM
Here’s one thing that will help Ben Simmons acclimate in Brooklyn: His long-time relationship with fellow Aussie Patty Mills.
Mills has been a mentor of sorts to Simmons over the years. – 2:25 PM
Dwight Jaynes @dwightjaynes
Damn. Ben Simmons must be broken-hearted not to end up with the Trail Blazers – 2:23 PM
Damn. Ben Simmons must be broken-hearted not to end up with the Trail Blazers – 2:23 PM
Bryan Kalbrosky @BryanKalbrosky
Since his first NBA game, Ben Simmons has assisted more 3-pointers per 100 possessions than everyone in the league except for Chris Paul.
He now joins a team with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, and Seth Curry.
bit.ly/3oEFF5H – 2:19 PM
Since his first NBA game, Ben Simmons has assisted more 3-pointers per 100 possessions than everyone in the league except for Chris Paul.
He now joins a team with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Joe Harris, and Seth Curry.
bit.ly/3oEFF5H – 2:19 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets-Sixers trade doesn’t impact the roster for tonight’s game. Kyrie Irving rejoins the team with Blake Griffin, Patty Mills, Blake Griffin, the young lads and so on. – 2:18 PM
Nets-Sixers trade doesn’t impact the roster for tonight’s game. Kyrie Irving rejoins the team with Blake Griffin, Patty Mills, Blake Griffin, the young lads and so on. – 2:18 PM
Marla Ridenour @MRidenourABJ
When #Cavs center Jarrett Allen, a former Net, was asked about the deal, he said, “We all saw it coming.” James Harden to #76ers , Ben Simmons to #Nets in blockbuster trade deadline deal usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @USATODAY – 2:15 PM
When #Cavs center Jarrett Allen, a former Net, was asked about the deal, he said, “We all saw it coming.” James Harden to #76ers , Ben Simmons to #Nets in blockbuster trade deadline deal usatoday.com/story/sports/n… via @USATODAY – 2:15 PM
Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
James Harden traded for Ben Simmons in #Nets–#76ers blockbuster nypost.com/2022/02/10/jam… via @nypostsports – 2:14 PM
James Harden traded for Ben Simmons in #Nets–#76ers blockbuster nypost.com/2022/02/10/jam… via @nypostsports – 2:14 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
This summer, I talked about liking the idea of Ben Simmons as sort of an insurance policy for the Wolves if KAT decided to move on in the next year or two — immediately being able to pivot into Simmons + Ant.
It’s funny to see Brooklyn do the steroids version of that all at once – 2:13 PM
This summer, I talked about liking the idea of Ben Simmons as sort of an insurance policy for the Wolves if KAT decided to move on in the next year or two — immediately being able to pivot into Simmons + Ant.
It’s funny to see Brooklyn do the steroids version of that all at once – 2:13 PM
Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Wonder how @Wendys feels about Sixers trade? #FrostyFreezeOut #BenSimmons – 2:10 PM
Wonder how @Wendys feels about Sixers trade? #FrostyFreezeOut #BenSimmons – 2:10 PM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
The James Harden trade (Versions 1 + 2) ends up like this for Nets:
Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, Taurean Prince, Rodions Kurucs, 2022+2024+2026 1sts, & four 1st rd swaps
for
Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, 76ers 2022 + 2027 1sts, 2024 Cavs 2nd, 89 games from Harden – 2:07 PM
The James Harden trade (Versions 1 + 2) ends up like this for Nets:
Jarrett Allen, Caris LeVert, Taurean Prince, Rodions Kurucs, 2022+2024+2026 1sts, & four 1st rd swaps
for
Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, 76ers 2022 + 2027 1sts, 2024 Cavs 2nd, 89 games from Harden – 2:07 PM
Steve Kyler @stevekylerNBA
A couple of deadline thoughts — I actually like the fit of Ben Simmons in Brooklyn, they don’t need him to be anything more than Ben – Harden was not bought in, so this works for both… I love PJ Dozier in Orlando. – 2:06 PM
A couple of deadline thoughts — I actually like the fit of Ben Simmons in Brooklyn, they don’t need him to be anything more than Ben – Harden was not bought in, so this works for both… I love PJ Dozier in Orlando. – 2:06 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Biggest winner of the Nets trade might be Kevin Boyle and @MVABasketball. He’s now got three former players in Brooklyn with Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and Day’Ron Sharpe. Nets are just a commercial for him now. – 2:02 PM
Biggest winner of the Nets trade might be Kevin Boyle and @MVABasketball. He’s now got three former players in Brooklyn with Ben Simmons, Kyrie Irving and Day’Ron Sharpe. Nets are just a commercial for him now. – 2:02 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Breaking down the blockbuster James Harden for Ben Simmons trade live on @Stadium NBA Trade Deadline show: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:02 PM
Breaking down the blockbuster James Harden for Ben Simmons trade live on @Stadium NBA Trade Deadline show: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 2:02 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
March 10th when Ben Simmons and his Nets visit Philadelphia to play the Sixers will be must see TV – 1:58 PM
March 10th when Ben Simmons and his Nets visit Philadelphia to play the Sixers will be must see TV – 1:58 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Curious to hear what new Nets forward Ben Simmons has to say when he finally does talk. – 1:52 PM
Curious to hear what new Nets forward Ben Simmons has to say when he finally does talk. – 1:52 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Per reports, Ben Simmons is heading to the Nets.
“I like it for Brooklyn.” @adaniels33 reacts to the blockbuster trade. pic.twitter.com/FxjSLSaQ1H – 1:51 PM
Per reports, Ben Simmons is heading to the Nets.
“I like it for Brooklyn.” @adaniels33 reacts to the blockbuster trade. pic.twitter.com/FxjSLSaQ1H – 1:51 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
The #Sixers acquire James Harden in a deadline-day trade and end the Ben Simmons saga inquirer.com/sixers/simmons… via @phillyinquirer – 1:50 PM
The #Sixers acquire James Harden in a deadline-day trade and end the Ben Simmons saga inquirer.com/sixers/simmons… via @phillyinquirer – 1:50 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Joel Embiid as soon as Ben Simmons got traded pic.twitter.com/zORW2k8Rna – 1:46 PM
Joel Embiid as soon as Ben Simmons got traded pic.twitter.com/zORW2k8Rna – 1:46 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Assuming Ben Simmons plays reasonably soon and well for Brooklyn, he’s going to be very warmly embraced by fans in part for just being engaged and present, given all the drama surrounding Harden and Kyrie. It’s a potentially great setup for his circumstances. AK – 1:45 PM
Assuming Ben Simmons plays reasonably soon and well for Brooklyn, he’s going to be very warmly embraced by fans in part for just being engaged and present, given all the drama surrounding Harden and Kyrie. It’s a potentially great setup for his circumstances. AK – 1:45 PM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
If Ben Simmons is half the player he was before all this mess started the @Brooklyn Nets really got a steal in this trade…. – 1:44 PM
If Ben Simmons is half the player he was before all this mess started the @Brooklyn Nets really got a steal in this trade…. – 1:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with 2,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists in their first four seasons, NBA history:
Oscar Robertson
Magic Johnson
Grant Hill
LeBron James
Ben Simmons
(Submitted by @AhaanRungta) pic.twitter.com/d8ZRFCFGPY – 1:44 PM
Players with 2,000 rebounds and 2,000 assists in their first four seasons, NBA history:
Oscar Robertson
Magic Johnson
Grant Hill
LeBron James
Ben Simmons
(Submitted by @AhaanRungta) pic.twitter.com/d8ZRFCFGPY – 1:44 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Kyrie, Curry, KD, Harris, Simmons, Drummond, Mills, Claxton, Sharpe, Brown, Carter, Aldridge. If they can get out of their own way, this Nets team could be the best kind of ridiculous, – 1:42 PM
Kyrie, Curry, KD, Harris, Simmons, Drummond, Mills, Claxton, Sharpe, Brown, Carter, Aldridge. If they can get out of their own way, this Nets team could be the best kind of ridiculous, – 1:42 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
So in the 76ers-Nets playoff series, Kyrie Irving is only going to play on the road and Ben Simmons is only going to play at home? – 1:38 PM
So in the 76ers-Nets playoff series, Kyrie Irving is only going to play on the road and Ben Simmons is only going to play at home? – 1:38 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
The Nets will have plenty of shooting if Joe Harris returns. Harris, Mills and Seth Curry. Plenty of 3s for them all. – 1:36 PM
The Nets will have plenty of shooting if Joe Harris returns. Harris, Mills and Seth Curry. Plenty of 3s for them all. – 1:36 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
Brooklyn is perfect for Ben Simmons. He plays center. They switch everything 1 thru 5. They can run every pick and roll imaginable and they will be insane in transition. Perfect fit. Favorites in East – 1:34 PM
Brooklyn is perfect for Ben Simmons. He plays center. They switch everything 1 thru 5. They can run every pick and roll imaginable and they will be insane in transition. Perfect fit. Favorites in East – 1:34 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With Heat leading East, Nets and 76ers agree to blockbuster trade involving James Harden and Ben Simmons. What it means for the East and more in our Heat trade deadline tracker miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 1:34 PM
With Heat leading East, Nets and 76ers agree to blockbuster trade involving James Harden and Ben Simmons. What it means for the East and more in our Heat trade deadline tracker miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 1:34 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nets trade James Harden to 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, 2 first round picks sportando.basketball/en/nets-trade-… – 1:33 PM
Nets trade James Harden to 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, 2 first round picks sportando.basketball/en/nets-trade-… – 1:33 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Gonna be fascinating to watch this KD, Kyrie and Ben Simmons experiment.
Simmons should fit with those guys on the court in a lot of ways.
Worth a shot for Sean Marks and the Nets. – 1:32 PM
Gonna be fascinating to watch this KD, Kyrie and Ben Simmons experiment.
Simmons should fit with those guys on the court in a lot of ways.
Worth a shot for Sean Marks and the Nets. – 1:32 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
With the James Harden-Ben Simmons deal, interesting how both the Nets and Sixers might benefit both from addition-by subtraction & addition-by-addition. – 1:31 PM
With the James Harden-Ben Simmons deal, interesting how both the Nets and Sixers might benefit both from addition-by subtraction & addition-by-addition. – 1:31 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers Make Blockbuster Trade Centered On James Harden For Ben Simmons via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 1:31 PM
Now on @ForbesSports
Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers Make Blockbuster Trade Centered On James Harden For Ben Simmons via @forbes forbes.com/sites/adamzago… – 1:31 PM
Darnell Mayberry @DarnellMayberry
The path through the East just got a lot tougher for the Bulls after today’s James Harden-Ben Simmons trade…
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/realtime/5kf3i… – 1:31 PM
The path through the East just got a lot tougher for the Bulls after today’s James Harden-Ben Simmons trade…
via @TheAthletic theathletic.com/realtime/5kf3i… – 1:31 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Correct me if I’m wrong here but I thought Ben Simmons was still not vaccinated, so… – 1:31 PM
Correct me if I’m wrong here but I thought Ben Simmons was still not vaccinated, so… – 1:31 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Philadelphia 76ers will only see their luxury tax bill rise by $5.4M by acquiring James Harden for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry.
Harden is eligible to opt in to his $47.36M player option and extend in six months for up to four years, $222.8M.
$270M over the next 5 years. – 1:31 PM
The Philadelphia 76ers will only see their luxury tax bill rise by $5.4M by acquiring James Harden for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry.
Harden is eligible to opt in to his $47.36M player option and extend in six months for up to four years, $222.8M.
$270M over the next 5 years. – 1:31 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
On paper, Ben Simmons goes to a team that may be the best fit for his skillset. He can focus on defense, transition, creating. It won’t happen this year, but if Kyrie goes full-time, Brooklyn should be a very good team for a few years, which hurts those picks the Rockets own. – 1:29 PM
On paper, Ben Simmons goes to a team that may be the best fit for his skillset. He can focus on defense, transition, creating. It won’t happen this year, but if Kyrie goes full-time, Brooklyn should be a very good team for a few years, which hurts those picks the Rockets own. – 1:29 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Whew, JAMES HARDEN/BEN SIMMONS BLOCKBUSTER!
I’m discussing that now with @NekiasNBA, @MSchindlerNBA, @Imman_Adan, @BryanFonsecaNY, @esidery, @ethman43, @SpinDavies and more: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:27 PM
Whew, JAMES HARDEN/BEN SIMMONS BLOCKBUSTER!
I’m discussing that now with @NekiasNBA, @MSchindlerNBA, @Imman_Adan, @BryanFonsecaNY, @esidery, @ethman43, @SpinDavies and more: twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 1:27 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn will take its time getting Ben Simmons acclimated, but the star guard welcomes a change of scenery and has already had conversations with Kevin Durant and they’re all on the same page, league sources tell @YahooSports. – 1:26 PM
Brooklyn will take its time getting Ben Simmons acclimated, but the star guard welcomes a change of scenery and has already had conversations with Kevin Durant and they’re all on the same page, league sources tell @YahooSports. – 1:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nets new squad:
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Ben Simmons
Seth Curry
Patty Mills
Joe Harris
Nicolas Claxton
LaMarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Bruce Brown
James Johnson
Cam Thomas
LOADED. pic.twitter.com/fXv2u8H1ax – 1:25 PM
Nets new squad:
Kevin Durant
Kyrie Irving
Ben Simmons
Seth Curry
Patty Mills
Joe Harris
Nicolas Claxton
LaMarcus Aldridge
Blake Griffin
Bruce Brown
James Johnson
Cam Thomas
LOADED. pic.twitter.com/fXv2u8H1ax – 1:25 PM
Justin Verrier @JustinVerrier
Ben Simmons is going to be the fourth or fifth option on his new team, too. Enjoy. – 1:25 PM
Ben Simmons is going to be the fourth or fifth option on his new team, too. Enjoy. – 1:25 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Live look at Daryl Morey after completing the Ben Simmons for James Harden trade: pic.twitter.com/1vDJqH2oN3 – 1:25 PM
Live look at Daryl Morey after completing the Ben Simmons for James Harden trade: pic.twitter.com/1vDJqH2oN3 – 1:25 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Potential starting 5 for the Nets:
Kyrie Irving
Seth Curry
Kevin Durant
Ben Simmons
Andre Drummond – 1:25 PM
Potential starting 5 for the Nets:
Kyrie Irving
Seth Curry
Kevin Durant
Ben Simmons
Andre Drummond – 1:25 PM
Tom Moore @TomMoorePhilly
#NBA story: #Sixers agree to blockbuster deal with #Nets, acquiring former MVP James Harden for Ben Simmons and more, according to reports: https://t.co/yYcPEC3lQC #76ers pic.twitter.com/vATBfw6oGZ – 1:24 PM
#NBA story: #Sixers agree to blockbuster deal with #Nets, acquiring former MVP James Harden for Ben Simmons and more, according to reports: https://t.co/yYcPEC3lQC #76ers pic.twitter.com/vATBfw6oGZ – 1:24 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
It’s really hard to gauge how this trade will impact all the picks owed to the Rockets, but Ben Simmons was the 2nd best player on a team that finished with the best record in the East last season, and that’s with Joel Embiid missing 21 games – 1:24 PM
It’s really hard to gauge how this trade will impact all the picks owed to the Rockets, but Ben Simmons was the 2nd best player on a team that finished with the best record in the East last season, and that’s with Joel Embiid missing 21 games – 1:24 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
BREAKING: James Harden to 76ers, Ben Simmons to Nets, more #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 1:24 PM
BREAKING: James Harden to 76ers, Ben Simmons to Nets, more #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 1:24 PM
David Hardisty @clutchfans
Daryl Morey took so many darts for waiting on trading Ben Simmons and refusing to take 30 cents on the dollar. He got exactly who he wanted all along. As far as asset management goes, I think he’s the best GM in the league. – 1:23 PM
Daryl Morey took so many darts for waiting on trading Ben Simmons and refusing to take 30 cents on the dollar. He got exactly who he wanted all along. As far as asset management goes, I think he’s the best GM in the league. – 1:23 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
The Brooklyn Nets will reduce their luxury tax payment by $15M by trading James Harden for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry. A total of $18M in payroll and luxury tax combination. The savings could encourage them to use their trade exceptions to improve the roster. – 1:22 PM
The Brooklyn Nets will reduce their luxury tax payment by $15M by trading James Harden for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry. A total of $18M in payroll and luxury tax combination. The savings could encourage them to use their trade exceptions to improve the roster. – 1:22 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
James Harden will be a Sixer, and Ben Simmons is on his way to Brooklyn along with Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and first-round picks in 2022 and 2027. Time for the Sixers to go contend phillyvoice.com/sixers-trade-b… – 1:21 PM
James Harden will be a Sixer, and Ben Simmons is on his way to Brooklyn along with Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and first-round picks in 2022 and 2027. Time for the Sixers to go contend phillyvoice.com/sixers-trade-b… – 1:21 PM
Devin Kharpertian @uuords
The important question: What neighborhood will Ben Simmons live in – 1:21 PM
The important question: What neighborhood will Ben Simmons live in – 1:21 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
First instinct: The Nets got a lot better with this trade. I actually think Engaged Ben Simmons for Engaged James Harden was a reasonable one-for-one swap, if either even exists anymore. – 1:21 PM
First instinct: The Nets got a lot better with this trade. I actually think Engaged Ben Simmons for Engaged James Harden was a reasonable one-for-one swap, if either even exists anymore. – 1:21 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Chances Ben Simmons is on the floor for the Nets March 10 in Philly? – 1:20 PM
Chances Ben Simmons is on the floor for the Nets March 10 in Philly? – 1:20 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Here’s what Kevin Durant said about Ben Simmons a few years back. pic.twitter.com/sjX2vjPKqC – 1:20 PM
Here’s what Kevin Durant said about Ben Simmons a few years back. pic.twitter.com/sjX2vjPKqC – 1:20 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think Ben Simmons is going to do very well in Brooklyn. He couldn’t ask for a better situation. I don’t know if that’s going to materialize this year or next (based on Kyrie and Joe’s health), but I’d be very optimistic for their short-term future. – 1:20 PM
I think Ben Simmons is going to do very well in Brooklyn. He couldn’t ask for a better situation. I don’t know if that’s going to materialize this year or next (based on Kyrie and Joe’s health), but I’d be very optimistic for their short-term future. – 1:20 PM
Mike Finger @mikefinger
Already wistfully reminiscing about Twitter’s “Ben Simmons to X” joke era. – 1:20 PM
Already wistfully reminiscing about Twitter’s “Ben Simmons to X” joke era. – 1:20 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
I wrote on Monday why the Nets are a dream fit for Ben Simmons. This deal is a massive victory for him and Klutch. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving can unlock new dimensions to his game. theringer.com/nba/2022/2/7/2… – 1:20 PM
I wrote on Monday why the Nets are a dream fit for Ben Simmons. This deal is a massive victory for him and Klutch. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving can unlock new dimensions to his game. theringer.com/nba/2022/2/7/2… – 1:20 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
If you could pick any players to surround Ben Simmons with in a five-man lineup, Kevin Durant would probably be your No. 1 or No. 2 pick (with Steph being the other choice), and Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry and Joe Harris would not be far down that list. – 1:19 PM
If you could pick any players to surround Ben Simmons with in a five-man lineup, Kevin Durant would probably be your No. 1 or No. 2 pick (with Steph being the other choice), and Kyrie Irving, Seth Curry and Joe Harris would not be far down that list. – 1:19 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nets get an elite defender in Ben Simmons, spacing with Seth Curry, and a bruiser in Andre Drummond.
AND… they recouped 2 of 4 picks they traded in last year’s Harden trade. – 1:19 PM
Nets get an elite defender in Ben Simmons, spacing with Seth Curry, and a bruiser in Andre Drummond.
AND… they recouped 2 of 4 picks they traded in last year’s Harden trade. – 1:19 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Daryl Morey after finally trading Ben Simmons for James Harden pic.twitter.com/v6p4e6Jicr – 1:19 PM
Daryl Morey after finally trading Ben Simmons for James Harden pic.twitter.com/v6p4e6Jicr – 1:19 PM
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
Sources: #Nets are trading James Harden to the #Sixers for Ben Simmons. Seth Curry, I’m told, also in the package. No Thybulle or Maxey. – 1:18 PM
Sources: #Nets are trading James Harden to the #Sixers for Ben Simmons. Seth Curry, I’m told, also in the package. No Thybulle or Maxey. – 1:18 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Philadelphia had offered Nets a package that included Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, a first round pick and second round pick during talks around James Harden, per source. The Athletic reports a deal has been finalized to send Harden to PHI. – 1:17 PM
Philadelphia had offered Nets a package that included Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, a first round pick and second round pick during talks around James Harden, per source. The Athletic reports a deal has been finalized to send Harden to PHI. – 1:17 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry, league sources tell @YahooSports – 1:17 PM
Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons and Seth Curry, league sources tell @YahooSports – 1:17 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. – 1:16 PM
The Brooklyn Nets are trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond and two first-round picks, sources tell ESPN. – 1:16 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are finalizing trade sending James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and draft picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:16 PM
BREAKING: The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers are finalizing trade sending James Harden for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and draft picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 1:16 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Will James Harden get traded? What about Ben Simmons? What do we think of Marvin Bagley III going to Detroit?
@Rick Kamla and @adaniels33 are getting you ready for the trade deadline and breaking down all the news right now!
🔊 LISTEN LIVE: https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/4rjBlXJiI4 – 1:12 PM
Will James Harden get traded? What about Ben Simmons? What do we think of Marvin Bagley III going to Detroit?
@Rick Kamla and @adaniels33 are getting you ready for the trade deadline and breaking down all the news right now!
🔊 LISTEN LIVE: https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/4rjBlXJiI4 – 1:12 PM
Frank Isola @TheFrankIsola
Ben Simmons, Seth Curry a first and a second round pick is the Sixers offer, according to a source. The addition of Matisse Thybulle could get it done. – 1:09 PM
Ben Simmons, Seth Curry a first and a second round pick is the Sixers offer, according to a source. The addition of Matisse Thybulle could get it done. – 1:09 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Things that make you go hmmm…
Per source, there’s a whole lot of optimism coming from the Ben Simmons camp that a deal with Brooklyn gets done. More here, at @TheAthletic, in our NBA Trade Deadline live blog
theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba… – 1:04 PM
Things that make you go hmmm…
Per source, there’s a whole lot of optimism coming from the Ben Simmons camp that a deal with Brooklyn gets done. More here, at @TheAthletic, in our NBA Trade Deadline live blog
theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba… – 1:04 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
One final plug for @Sam Amick, @John Hollinger and I’s James Harden/Ben Simmons trade primer. You’ll all be able to impress your friends at happy hour today if you give this a read: theathletic.com/3113264/2022/0… – 11:48 AM
One final plug for @Sam Amick, @John Hollinger and I’s James Harden/Ben Simmons trade primer. You’ll all be able to impress your friends at happy hour today if you give this a read: theathletic.com/3113264/2022/0… – 11:48 AM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Has James Harden somehow made Ben Simmons something of a sympathetic character in this whole thing?
That’s magic – 9:14 AM
Has James Harden somehow made Ben Simmons something of a sympathetic character in this whole thing?
That’s magic – 9:14 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Rumors heating up and tons of news involving James Harden, Ben Simmons, and more. 🔥🔥
Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine are getting you ready for the trade deadline all morning long!
🔊 LISTEN LIVE: https://t.co/AYipQpeyBw pic.twitter.com/M6RvsnvCoa – 7:15 AM
Rumors heating up and tons of news involving James Harden, Ben Simmons, and more. 🔥🔥
Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine are getting you ready for the trade deadline all morning long!
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The Brooklyn Nets have acquired guard/forward Ben Simmons, guard Seth Curry, center Andre Drummond and two future first round draft picks from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for guard James Harden and forward Paul Millsap. In a related transaction, the Nets have requested waivers on forward DeAndre’ Bembry. -via NBA.com / February 10, 2022
Ben Golliver: Nets’ Kevin Durant on integrating Ben Simmons, Seth Curry & new pieces after James Harden trade on TNT: “I feel like we’ve got versatile players. We’ll have to figure it out and figure out what works for us. I’m just happy we’ve got guys who want to be a part of this.” -via Twitter @BenGolliver / February 10, 2022
Adrian Wojnarowski: Ben Simmons has already talked to Kevin Durant and Sean Marks, @Klutch Sports’ Rich Paul tells ESPN. Simmons is eager to join Nets and ramp up for a return to play this season, Paul says. “We’ve got to work to do to get him back to play, but it’s a great step in right direction.” -via Twitter @wojespn / February 10, 2022