REPORT: Ben Simmons Files Grievance Against Philadelphia 76ers To Recoup Millions Lost From Not Playing

April 2, 2022, 11:56am EST (Updated: January 14, 2023, 4:57pm)By Darrelle Lincoln

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Ben Simmons says this is his money and he wants it now.

Simmons, who has yet to play a single game in the 2021-2022 season, has reportedly filed a grievance against the Philadelphia 76ers for the nearly $20 million in salary the team withheld before his February trade to the Brooklyn Nets.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski provided full details about the grievance:

The grievance – which will now go to an arbitration process – was shared with the team, NBA and National Basketball Players Association late this week, sources tell ESPN. The NBPA is supporting Simmons in the attempt to reclaim his salary.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 2, 2022

Simmons opted against playing for the Sixers this season, citing his desire to focus on mental health when they failed to find a trade partner. He was ultimately moved to the Nets as part of a blockbuster deal that sent James Harden to Philly.

Simmons was dealt to Brooklyn on Feb. 10 but has yet to appear in a game for his new team while recovering from a back injury.

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There are only a few games left in the regular season and it does not seem likely he will suit up for any of them and probably not in the postseason as well.

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It sounds like the Simmons-Sixers drama isn’t over yet.