Ben Simmons' agent accuses Philadelphia 76ers of worsening his mental health: Report

standoff story between Ben Simmons and Philelphia 76ers seems to be taking new twists and turns every passing day. In latest update,  Philelphia 76ers have been accused of contributing to Ben Simmons mental health issue which player has been dealing with post his return to 76ers team.

standoff saga has been going through preseason with player making his intentions clear of leaving Philelphia 76ers despite having four years and $200 million remaining on his ongoing contract.

Philelphia 76ers targetted for Ben Simmons' mental health issue 

Australian media outlet news.com.au, citing Athletic, reported that Ben Simmons' nt believes recent actions by Philelphia 76ers are an attempt to force him to play, which has worsened his mental health issues. Simmons' nt and Klutch Sports chief executive Rich Paul, while speaking to Athletic said, “I truly believe fines, targeting, negative publicity shined on issue — that’s very unnecessary and has furred mental health issues for Ben. Eir you help Ben, or come out and say he’s lying. Which one is it?” Officials of Philelphia 76ers have, however, denied accusation and claimed to be fully supporting player.  

Earlier  Philelphia 76ers h kicked out Simmons from practice following his arrival and also gave him a suspension and fine. 25-year-old later mitted to having been suffering from mental health issues, following which  Philelphia 76ers decided to t only offer him help but also reinstate his salary. However, situation changed again with Ben Simmons being reportedly fined $487,000 for missing last week’s game against Detroit Pistons.

Ben Simmons visits specialist recommended by Philelphia 76ers

While  Philelphia 76ers have been accused of causing trouble to Ben Simmons' mental health issue, player recently visited medical specialist recommended by team. Earlier Ben Simmons was working with mental health professionals via National Basketball Players Association (NBA) since summer but did t provide details of those meetings to team.  

Apart from reports related to his mental health, re was news about Boston Celtics enquiring for Simmons tre with Jaylen Brown as part of deal. Apart from Celtics, or teams like Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazer, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors are chasing Sixers star.