Embiid, Doc, and Sixers fans all publicly blamed Simmons for losing to Atlanta in the playoffs. I had the feeling that none of them wanted Simmons on the team going forward. So Simmons took the hint and publicly asked to be traded. This may be the one instance where I think the player (Simmons) is in the right to demand a trade (unlike what Harden did).
The Sixers have handled this whole thing horribly. They’re sticking to trade demands, that even perennial MVP candidates couldn’t command. Until the team lowers their trade demands, this will be a black cloud over this team all season. The coaches and players will not want to play in this toxic environment for too much longer. At some point, the owner needs to step in and tell Morey to trade Simmons, and not worry about getting so much back in return. Is the owner willing to accept 50 cents on the dollar in trade value terms?