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In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, and Joel Embiid talk during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Philadelphia. The 76ers new coach Doc Rivers is set to begin his first training camp with the team trying to unlock the potential of All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons to miss NBA All-Star Game over contact tracing

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dunk s the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Utah Jazz, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid, Simmons miss All-Star Game; Zion starts instead

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, dribbles past Dallas Mavericks' Jalen Brunson during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

All-Stars Embiid, Simmons lead 76ers past Dallas 111-97

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Mike Scott (1) in the first half during an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Clarkson, streaking Jazz win showdown vs Simmons, 76ers

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, right, and Charlotte Hornets' Devonte' Graham battle for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Charlotte 127-112

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons (25) goes up for a shot between Chicago Bulls' Luke Kornet (2) and Tomas Satoransky (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia, in this Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, file photo. Simmons says he’s 100% healthy following surgery on his left knee in August that kept him from playing in the postseason. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Ben Simmons all in on 76ers’ new buzzword: accountability

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this Dec. 13, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons, right, and Joel Embiid talk during an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in Philadelphia. The 76ers new coach Doc Rivers is set to begin his first training camp with the team trying to unlock the potential of All-Stars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File) **FILE**

76ers coach Rivers needs to tap into Simmons’ potential

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

New 76ers president Morey: Embiid, Simmons can work together

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try to lead the Sixers to their first NBA championship since 1983, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the Sixers had not formally announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

Doc is in: 76ers expect Rivers to lead them to NBA title

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center right, celebrates with Ben Simmons, center left, after he shot a 3-pointer to end the second quarter as Guangzhou Loong-Lions' CJ Harris, right, looks on during the first half of an NBA exhibition basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ** FILE**

Sixers GM Elton Brand says Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons won’t be traded

By Rob Maaddi - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) speaks with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) after Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kim Klement/Pool Photo via AP)

Brown’s future in jeopardy after 76ers suffer early exit

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) grabs a rebound in front of Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

76ers announce that All-Star Ben Simmons needs knee surgery

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kevin C. Cox/Pool Photo via AP)

Harris, Embiid lead 76ers past Magic 108-101

Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) walks up the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

76ers waiting, bracing for word on Simmons’ knee injury

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons (25) shoots over Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

76ers guard Simmons leaves game with left knee injury

Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons moves the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York. All-Star guard Ben Simmons says he’s feeling strong in his recovery from a lower back injury and expects to be at full strength once the NBA season resumes. Simmons, who averaged 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 54 games, was hurt in a Feb. 22 game at Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

76ers counting on healthy Embiid, Simmons for title push

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Jan. 20, 2020 file photo, Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons moves the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York. All-Star guard Ben Simmons says he’s feeling strong in his recovery from a lower back injury and expects to be at full strength once the NBA season resumes. Simmons, who averaged 16.7 points, 7.8 rebounds and 8.2 assists in 54 games, was hurt in a Feb. 22 game at Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

76ers’ Simmons recovered from back injury for restart

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center, squeezes between Cleveland Cavaliers' Ante Zizic, left and Matthew Dellavedova in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

76ers center Joel Embiid sidelined by shoulder injury

By Associated Press - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Al Horford, left, and Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Porter Jr. battle for a loose ball in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Joel Embiid sprains shoulder, Sixers lose to Cavs 108-94

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Josh Richardson (0) goes up for a dunk past Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid scores career-high 49, 76ers beat Hawks 129-112

By ROB MAADDI - Associated Press