On October 2, Beijing time, according to BR reporter Jake Fischer, Simmons will report to the 76ers in the next few days, but will refuse to play on the grounds of injury.
According to previous reports, Simmons has received the first part of the salary from the 76ers, but the second part of the salary (approximately US$8.25 million) has been deposited into an intermediary account by the team and will be paid according to his playing conditions.
Philadelphia believes that Simmons refused to report to the team for not fulfilling the terms of the contract. After consulting the league office, the 76ers have the right not to pay Simmons.
But this time Simmons reported to the team but said that the practice of injury is fully in line with the league’s salary regulations. In other words, if Simmons reports to the team but is unable to play because of an injury, the 76ers must pay Simmons on time.
According to BR reports, many sources revealed this week that Simmons will report to the team, but insisted that he was injured and could not play the game. In the previous two seasons, Simmons did have knee and back injuries.
But Simmons’s approach has caused concerns among many executives of the league. They believe that this approach will set a precedent for star players who will sign long-term contracts in the future.
The Sixers’ first preseason game will start in Toronto on Monday, and there is also news in the league that Simmons may return to the Sixers before the game begins. As for how the team and teammates will accept him, it remains to be seen.
At the same time, the 76ers have not reached the final stage of negotiations with any team.
“We are in training camp, everyone is here.” A team general manager who negotiated with the 76ers during the offseason said: “Now only Philadelphia is still paying attention to the deal.”
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