AP source: Ben Simmons, Sixers settle his grievance over salary
Simmons was seeking a portion of the nearly $20 million that was withheld after he refused to suit up for the 76ers last season.
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Simmons was seeking a portion of the nearly $20 million that was withheld after he refused to suit up for the 76ers last season.
Last year, the Sixers had off on the holiday after playing on Christmas three times since the 2017-18 season.
ESPN reported Friday there are questions involving Harden and the Sixers having "a handshake agreement in place on a future contract."
It's no secret that Harris-Blitzer Entertainment, which owns the Sixers and several other professional sports teams, wants its own arena.
Harden will make $33 million this upcoming season.
Harden declined a $47.4 million play option last week.
The Sixers are reportedly having a busy start to NBA free agency.
The move will give the Sixers flexibility when the negotiating period begins Thursday at 6 p.m.
The Los Angeles Clippers, Lakers, New York Knicks, Miami Heat, and Dallas Mavericks are also on the list.
Melton, 24, is a combo guard who spent the last three seasons with the Grizzlies after spending his rookie year with the Phoenix Suns.
Michael Rubin is selling his stake due to conflicts in the expansion of Fanatics, a company worth more than $20 billion that sells licensed sportswear, sports equipment, and merchandise.
If James Harden does in fact sign a short-term extension, it would provide him with "greater optionality" for the remainder of his career, according to the report.
Neither procedure, which were done on Monday, is expected to impact Embiid's availability for training camp.
The Sixers have not advanced past the second round since 2001.
The 76ers are showing their support for one of their assistant coaches who's still recovering from cancer treatments.
