What we have learned since this season began 3.5 months ago - they can win without him.
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In fact, the Sixers can win without a lot of players. Due to injuries and COVID, Doc Rivers has had to put together a variety of lineups and rotations - and he seems to be pressing all the right buttons.
It all starts with Joel Emiid, who is having a tremendous season.
He's averaging a career-high in points - better than 29 points per game. When teams double-team him, Embiid is finding the right open player.
He's trusting them and they are hitting shots. It's no coincidence, Joel is averaging a career-high in assists, too.
It seems clear that Simmons will never play for this team again. A recent ESPN reports says Simmons is still upset that Embiid seemed to blame him for the team's early playoff exit.
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The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching, coming up next Thursday Feb. 10.
Sixers GM Daryl Morey is handcuffed a bit.
Everybody knows the player wants out - which immediately lowers his trade value.
Morey will likely wait until the offseason to get something done. He will have better options then - not likely great options.
But the key is to cut the losses and continue to win - without Ben.