BREAKING: Doc Rivers Kicked Ben Simmons Out of Practice, Gets Suspended For One Game

Well, things are going are going pretty bad for the Philadelphia 76ers in the return of Ben Simmons.

Simmons has been suspended one game by the Philadelphia 76ers for conduct detrimental to the team and he will now miss Philadelphia’s season opener on Wednesday.

Head coach Doc Rivers kicked him out of practice for not being engaged with the team.

Sixers coach Doc Rivers threw Ben Simmons out of practice today and the suspension came shortly thereafter, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 19, 2021

Simmons has shown a “reluctance to physically and mentally engage with the Sixers since his return.”

Simmons’ reluctance to physically and mentally engage with the Sixers since his return has been a consistent theme, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/bG1Cs2EuZ4

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 19, 2021

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Simmons reported to the 76ers last week after holding out during training camp in hopes of a trade.

This was Simmons the day before not being engaged with the team during a team huddle:

Here was Ben Simmons (not) in the post-practice huddle yesterday. And then exiting.
Per @PompeyOnSixers, he was booted from practice today for not being engaged. pic.twitter.com/id4ctcoZvn

— Adam Wexler (@AdamJWexler) October 19, 2021

The three-time All-Star guard from Australia has four years and $147 million left on his max contract.