Sixers reportedly make Ben Simmons available for trade, ask All Star in return

The Philadelphia 76ers have opened up trade conversations concerning Ben Simmons and have engaged teams, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “(The 76ers) want an All-Star-caliber player in return,” one source with knowledge of the ongoing talks said.

Simmons is under contract through 2025 and interest in him remains high across the league. According to Marc Stein, some teams that have expressed interest in trading for Simmons are the Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors.