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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 2: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets sits on the bench against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Barclays Center on December 2, 2022 in New York City. The Nets won 114-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)
Earlier this week, the Philadelphia 76ers had their season come to an end when they got swept by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
They had been coming off a series where they beat the Boston Celtics in seven games.
Former 76ers Star Ben Simmons Makes Post
GettyBen Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Wells Fargo Center on October 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
On Thursday, former 76ers star Ben Simmons made a post to Instagram with photos.
He captioned his post (from Miami): “Offline more than on 📱”
Simmons spent the 2024-25 season with the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers.
He finished the year with averages of 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per contest while shooting 52.0% from the field in 51 games (24 starts).
The 29-year-old did not play in a game this season.
Right now, Simmons is a free agent who is available to sign with any team in the NBA.
Social Media Reacts To Simmons’ IG Update
GettyBen Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@jazzde720: “You seem much happier without the NBA and I support you! ❤️”
@francesettey: “protect your peace, Ben. will always support you! ❤️”
@siralantorrensxo: “The league miss you”
@therealwalt: “You coming back to the league or you retired? Link up with Bron on a team ‼️”
@brandonnnfd: “Please tell me you took this szn to get ur mind and body right I need you out there🤙🏼”
@average_mj_12: “I hope you come back strong this season man, all those injuries I know they’ve gotta be mental setbacks but you were that guy and everyone knows you still can be”
Simmons’ NBA Career
GettyBen Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets speaks with Kelly Oubre Jr. #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter of the preseason game at Barclays Center on October 16, 2023 in New York City.
Simmons was the first pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after one season of college basketball at LSU.
He was an NBA All-Star in three of his first four seasons (and the 2017-18 Rookie of The Year).
His career averages were 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.5 steals per contest while shooting 55.8% from the field in 383 games for the 76ers, Nets and Clippers.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar