Ben Simmons Offered Max Extension From The 76ers: Report

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Both sides have until October to reach an agreement.

Ben Simmons is one of the best young players on the Philadelphia 76ers who are considered to be the best team in the Eastern Conference, especially if Kawhi Leonard ends up leaving the Toronto Raptors. Simmons is currently on his rookie contract and as the 76ers plan their future, it seems as though the franchise is hoping for him to be with them for a long time. According to a new report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, it has been revealed that the team has offered Simmons a 5-year $170 million extension.

Simmons and his agent Rich Paul are currently in talks with the 76ers so they can work out all of the specifics of the contract. They have until mid-October to get a deal done and then they would have to wait until next year's free agency. Despite this, it is believed that the two are committed to getting a deal done before the October deadline, which should be great news for all of the Sixers fans out there.

The big man has been praised for his skills out on the court although his shooting abilities are still suspect. Simmons has never made a three-point shot in his career which is one of the most ridiculous statistics you could imagine. Regardless, it's safe to say that the 76ers will be a powerhouse for years to come.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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