But according to "The Ringer" founder Bill Simmons, the San Antonio Spurs are the wild card in the Antetokounmpo bidding war. "That's like a brain-breaker trade. Just putting Wemby and Giannis on the same team is like," said Simmons, who seemed at a loss for words just thinking about that possibility.

When you talk Philadelphia 76ers basketball, no matter what, two names always pop up in the conversation. One happens to be the All-Star center Joel Embiid. The other? The All-Star, positionless player, Ben Simmons. As those two young guys are in the ...

Ben Simmons remains without a team in late November as the 2025‑26 NBA season progresses. The former No. 1 overall pick was once viewed as a franchise cornerstone for the Philadelphia 76ers — a player praised for his two-way ability and playmaking upside before his tenure there deteriorated.

Williams' stint as an assistant coach in Philadelphia lasted one season, but it turned out to be unforgettable. Led by Joel Embiid, pre-meltdown Ben Simmons, Jimmy Butler, JJ Redick and Tobias Harris, the Sixers had an arsenal of highly skilled players who dealt a lot of damage on both ends.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his agent Alex Saratsis have started conversations with the Milwaukee Bucks about the two-time NBA MVP's future – and discussing whether his best fit is staying or elsewhere,