Ben Simmons reportedly said he is still not mentally ready to play after team president Daryl Morey approached him about a return to action Wednesday, leaving the timeline for when the Philadelphia 76ers star will make his season debut uncertain.
said he is still not mentally ready to play after president of basketball operations Daryl Morey approached him about a return to action Wednesday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.team officials have been supportive and seeking feedback from Simmons as he continues receiving help from medical professionals, without requesting to know specifics about his discussions.
"He has been working with mental health professionals through the players association, but thus far, I'm told he hasn't really kept the team in the loop on that," said Shelburne.The 25-year-old missed all of training camp and the early part of the pre-season in the wake of his off-season trade demand, but eventually rejoined the team – only to be kicked out of practice on Oct. 19 and suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team.on Oct.
"We're going to make sure Ben's with the right people and see where that goes," Rivers said."He is part of the team. We have certain rules, obviously. The other day, that didn't happen. But today was a good day."
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