Simmons officially out of World Cup, eyes Tokyo
Sixers star Ben Simmons confirmed Tuesday he will not be part of Australia's team for the upcoming FIBA World Cup and will instead focus on getting ready for Philadelphia's 2019-20 season.
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2019 Schedule
51-31, 2nd in Atlantic
- 3/17W 130-125
- 3/19W 118-114
- 3/20W 118-115
- 3/23L 129-127
- 3/25L 119-98
- 3/28W 123-110
- 3/30W 118-109
- 4/1L 122-102
- 4/3L 130-122
- 4/4L 128-122
- 4/6W 116-96
- 4/9L 122-99
- 4/10W 125-109
- 4/13L 111-102
- 4/15W 145-123
- 4/18W 131-115
- 4/20W 112-108
- 4/23W 122-100
- 4/27L 108-95
- 4/29W 94-89
- 5/2W 116-95
- 5/5L 101-96
- 5/7L 125-89
- 5/9W 112-101
- 5/12L 92-90
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Ben Simmons in for exhibition games but not FIBA World Cup
Australian NBA star Ben Simmons has confirmed he will not play at the FIBA World Cup but is set to take part in exhibition games in Perth and Melbourne.
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Barkley has advice for Embiid and Simmons (1:16)
Agent: Simmons, 76ers have 5-year, $170M deal
Ben Simmons has agreed to a five-year, $170 million extension with the 76ers, his agent said.
Boomers to 'continue dialogue' with Ben Simmons for FIBA World Cup
Australia's basketball coach Andrej Lemanis hasn't given up hope NBA star Ben Simmons will play at the FIBA World Cup, despite the Philadelphia guard's agent indicating otherwise over the weekend.
Agent: Simmons 'doubtful' to play in World Cup
Ben Simmons is now more likely to spend his full offseason preparing only for the Sixers' season -- free of national team responsibilities.
Horford has always been a fan of Embiid, excited to join him (0:40)
GM: 76ers betting on growth of Harris, Simmons
The 76ers are betting that Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons can step into the closer role that had been occupied by Jimmy Butler, who is now with the Heat.
Stephen A. likes 76ers to win the East (1:47)
Thybulle rises up for driving dunk (0:18)
Thybulle's layup sets up OT (0:50)
A pair of clutch shots from Zhaire helps Sixers' rally (0:48)
Sixers' Smith drives through Thunder for dunk (0:31)
Harris thanks father for max contract deal (1:01)
Zhaire Smith has a dunk show in Vegas (0:46)
Smith throws down thunderous jam (0:21)
Pelle dunks ferociously with one hand (0:30)
Smith takes flight for transition slam (0:23)
Nichols sad to see the Bobi and Tobi show canceled (0:41)
Sources: McConnell reaches deal with Pacers
Former 76ers point guard T.J. McConnell has reached a two-year, $7 million deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Stephen A. defends Simmons' max contract (1:43)
Woj: Simmons' extension a no-brainer (0:46)
2018-19 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 58 | 24 | .707 | - | W2 |
| Philadelphia | 51 | 31 | .622 | 7 | W1 |
| Boston | 49 | 33 | .598 | 9 | W1 |
| Brooklyn | 42 | 40 | .512 | 16 | W3 |
| New York | 17 | 65 | .207 | 41 | L1 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game115.24th
Rebounds Per Game47.84th
Assists Per Game26.94th
Points Allowed112.512th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(20) | Matisse Thybulle | SF | Washington |
| 2(24) | Marial Shayok | SF | Iowa State |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2017-18 | 52 | 30 | .634 |
| 2016-17 | 28 | 54 | .341 |
| 2015-16 | 10 | 72 | .122 |
| 2014-15 | 18 | 64 | .220 |