‘Where the hell is Daryl Morey?‘- Stephen A. reacts to the Ben Simmons drama | First Take 

in the word of Jimmy Butler: That franchise doesn't know what they are doing and the players are lost 90% of the time.

Feels like this is the most we've seen Tim Legler regularly appearing on ESPN since like 2012/2013

This Lebron 2.0 stuff Stephen A keeps saying is getting really old.. Simmons is not in the same stratosphere as Lebron even if he gets a jumpshot..

Legs opposite of SAS, now that's a good show...

Legs needs his own show

So far Legler is standing out as a keen, pragmatic and highly knowlegeable analyst here opposite Stephen A, though there's not much debating going on. Legs is passing these tryouts with flying colors. But no one could replace Max yet.

Tim needs be a full time on first take he needs take max spot he’s on point with what he says and tells it how it is no matter what he deserves to be rewarded for his hard work over the years. ESPN don’t be dumb

Daryl is doing his work behind the scenes and dealing with the situation. He doesn't have time to talk to media who will make it more worse after talking with them. Media hate it when they can't get content!!😅😅😅

Elton Brand was doing a good job? Didn't he let Jimmy walk to Miami?

Wall to wall coverage on Ben Simmons everyday. I’m with it

Elton Brand was a pretty bad GM at everything. Have we forgotten how he completely botched the Fultz draft pick, messed up the Jimmy Butler free-agency situation & gave that insane deal to Al Horford?

Stephen A has finally come to realize this: talking about Morey is just as important as talking about Simmons. Sooner or later, every commentator and fan will shift their focus from Simmons to Morey.

5:26 😂😂😂 please we got stuck with a max contract Al Horford who was a horrible fit cause of Brand! We needed Morey

Lebron 2.0 sound crazier everytime he say it 🤣🤣

Finally someone Stephen a Doesn’t disagree with ! He found his co host

I can’t be the only one that doesn’t see Ben Simmons being a jump shot away from being lebron…..

A trade for someone like Lowry and some side parts certainly would have had people questioning the 76ers in the offseason, but man does it look different now! Morey has to get something definitively better than Lowry and Butler at this point. You had a chance to have both those guys and now you have neither and no Simmons.

If Stephen A didn’t like max, he won’t like Legler. Don’t get y’all hopes up.

Lol Stephen A lost me when he said he thought Elton Brand was doing a good job.

Just imagine kyrie was doing this how espn would attack him

Simmons is always a "jump shot away from being LeBron 2.0." Clearly that won't happen, Stephen A.

Tim needs to be full time on first take. With Stephen A, Tim and the gorgeous Molly this will be a power house team. 👏 🙌🏽 🎉

Both sides are making themselves look so bad. I see a lot of things mentioning, “What team would want Ben Simmons on their team?” But take that logic one step further and wonder why they don’t also ask, “What elite players would want to go to Philly?”

So now when a GM doesn't talk to the media the media calls them out?

How close was a simmons for harden trade back in the rockets days?

GMs and Owners should be required to speak with the media as well

Tim legler should be in first take

That right there is the new combination!

Thing with Ben is that he doesn’t have the Mindset/determination and the drive to ever make him as good as or even in the same conversation as Lebron James. Right now he’s more of a souped up Lamar Odom and there is nothing wrong with that.

Have Tim Legler as a replacement for Max ! I love his basketball takes. The man knows his stuff & been in the game for a long time

Tim welcome the only guy I listen too with some inputs

I'm glad to hear from Tim Leglar, someone who actually played the sport of NBA basketball. He would mop the floor with Stephen A in basketball

Is Ben simmions one of the worst #1 overall pick of all time? He can play but has crushed the sixers organization

I don’t care where Ben ends up but when he has to go back and play in Philly, he will face the worst booing and verbal abuse an athlete ever had in Philly. He probably will come up with an excuse on why he can’t play in the game there lmfao

The 76ers value Ben way to high, how your going to get a star player back for a player that's not a star himself.

You actually made sense this time.

6:18, Feel like I heard Stephen A.say Russell Westbrick …

This whole thing is a move to take power back from players by the owners

Tim full time I’m here for it 🗣💯

That Harden for Simmons deal doesn't seem so bad now.

What if Ben get injured while playing for the Sixers then no teams will trade for him. Playing does not help his value these shows have nothing else to talk about

Very good question 🤔 🤣🤣🤣

I don't know

the question is are the 76ers willing to sacrifice their teams chemistry for a little bit at the start of the season and hope that some star will request a trade, like a lillard or something like that, if the blazers get off on the wrong foot, which I honestly think they will, its a tricky situation lol

I can’t wait for the interview Ben does once he leaves and him and Jimmy Buckets can let everybody know. You do not want to play in philly

Does no one see the connection between Markelle Fultz and Ben Simmons? Both we're young high draft picks (taken one year apart #1 and #2) that have been mentally affected by their time in philly to the point that it affected their physical play. Simmons is terrified to shoot the ball, and Fultz lost his ability to shoot completely. Fultz has thrived since he left Philly, he's no all star but he can actually play basketball again. Yes Simmons is acting like a child but There's something bigger in that franchise culture that is breaking some of these young guys.

John wall is a perfect fit for the sixers

Doc Should have just started him tonight. Leave it up to Ben, if he wants to go out in front of everyone on the floor and give 0 effort.

Tim should be in first take, he's very respected

Man Ben told them he ain’t wanna be there

Can they suspend him without pay for the year? if so that's the best thing to do and address this next off-season

Elton Brand was the main reason for all of these things. He fucked up everything at Philly and lucky to have his job right now. Markelle Fultz, Jimmy Butler, Ben Simmons contract, Brett Brown and Mikel Bridges. He fucked up all these situations.

Legler so good. Why isn't he on da Jump or NBA Today panel??

Why can’t Stephen A. just give his point or answer the question directly instead of always telling someone there wrong or start off by saying I disagree with your argument

I think this pandemic has taught people the importance of multiple streams of income, unfortunately having a job doesn't mean security rather having different investments is the real deal.

The owner somewhere flying around Philly in his helicopter

I wouldn’t be surprise if they offer him and Curry/Green for Westbrook or Wall. Only way they’ll get a decent return on talent

I agree the 76ers should have moved the man in the offseason.....cmon we are talking about "PHILLY" even the high elite in Philly have a no-nonsense blue-collar mentality!

The Sixers issue is they have to come to terms with that nobody wants Ben Simmons. Same way nobody wants Kyrie. What All Star would you trade for Ben or Kyrie. I'm going to trade someone that is playing for someone that might refuse to play tomorrow?

They are losing a person who can guard 1-4 and keeping a guy who’s a 5 and gets beat most nights by other 5’s lol

Morey would rather fracture his locker room while thinking a better deal is gonna come. He keeps thinking his value is going to go back to where it was pre post season and that isn't gonna happen. Why put Embiid through this?

Please Stop cutting it off to soon 🤬 now I gotta wait until I go home to finish it

I would trade Simmons for Mickey Mouse just to free up the $147 million.

Legs is the next sixers coach !!

Is it me or does Tim Leger look different or sick. But I'm so glad they they have him on TV again more consistently.

Stephen A. Needs to have a Sports Late Night Show. That Would Bring His Ratings Up.

ESPN. Legler Needs his own Show. And, Max needs his own Boxing Show.

ESPN did Ben dirty all about the Benjamin really😂😂

Ben Simmons to Boston for Dennis and Marcus smart would be a good trade

Honestly, the 76ers should get sued for messing up Ben Simmons' market value. They torpedoed him for no logical reason. It's borderline malicious, and they continue to make disparaging comments about him. Yes... he's been immature in the way he's handled the situation, and he should have ABSOLUTELY been working on his shot and taking coaches/trainers advice. There's no question Simmons has been immature. But that doesn't change the fact that they drew first blood with the comments they made, and continue to make. They're screwing Ben *hard*

Tim looks like a Madame Tussauds figure these days

Daryl Moreys job gets harder everyday. Every time they suspend Ben, trade value goes lower. Every time Embiid opens his big mouth and calls Ben a baby and selfish and disrespectful, his trade value goes down. It’s ridiculous.

We want max back

Where's Max's take?

if this be simmons and sixers saga continues as long as nba season i think the nba should step in and end this drama they are getting more attention than the actual nba season so sick

2nd player Philly mishandled.

Elton Brand paid Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris and Al Horford max contracts when Embiid needed shooters, Stephen A. He was NOT doing a good job AT ALL

76ers fan and organization chillin… this team can have a losing season and still be cool. Ben gonna feel what accountability feels like

How in the world did you think Elton Brand was doing a good job Stephen A?

I think that he her words before the series that he was gonna be out that’s the reason why he played the way he played

we need real journalist this what a real journalist commented today "We’re witnessing an experiment in what happens when an immature, overinflated ego encounters adversity for the first time while lacking the conflict resolution skills to lead itself anywhere other than self-destruction. "

Bruh

Should the sixers trade him to the Spurs for Dejounte Murray and Derrick White or should they trade him to the Pacers for Malcolm Brogdon and Caris Levert?

Why they putting words in his mouth?😂😂 I’m pretty sure if they did that to them they wouldn’t want to play for the 6ers either . First they try and trade him the summer b4 the season started then in the playoffs my coach telling the world he don’t know if he could win with him then after that my other superstar teammates out right blame him for losing. Don’t understand this it’s ben fault stuff any other superstar would react the exact same .way if not worse

Let's not jump the gun let's just see what Ben Simmons does on the court all the speculations I hope people aren't listening let his game do the talking then evaluate him because he could come and ball out. He needs to mesh with the team since he hasn't been a training camp or any preseason games. He's definitely gotta earn some trust back to the team

Can we please get fox from the kings

Ben Simons is one phone call away from becoming the next LeBrawn 2.0. - Allen I. Smith 🤠

I smell a Raptors or Sacramento trade.

Why is it that when SAS speaks we just supposed to know WTH HE talking about 🤦🏿‍♂️

Morey has been sitting back like this is working beautifully 😂 smh

Morey in hiding 😂

The Sixers need a long range shooter. Keep Simmons until he corporates and gets his trade value up. Try and trade for MPJ.

He is tweeting

Lmfao 🤣 "Here's where I disagree with you." Gives no one credit for flawless statements. He literally just blamed the 76ers organization.

For once NBA GM and Owners need to make a statement. He has 4 years left on his contract and 76ers don't have to trade him just like pelicans didn't have to trade AD. play the hardball we already know Ben don't want to give up any of his money so he will give up and play. It's amazing to me how this guy who had less than 2 GPA in LSU hasn't improved his game at all. No jumper, can't make layups or free throws and don't even think about 3 pointers Rich Paul and LBJ are ruining the NBA. Paul shouldn't be asking his clients to sign max deals if he wants them traded a year later. I hope 76ers really play the hardball and make him play. He has 4 years left on his contract and they don't have to pay him if he doesn't play

Ben Is My Favorite Player But He Has To Be Traded But Nobody Wants To Deal With Philly, And On The Outside Looking In It Looks Like Ben Is Just Throwing A Tantrum And Thats Just Hurting His Value

I reckon a straight trade with Cleveland: Ben Simmons for Ricky Rubio Cleveland may as well roll the dice to get an actual superstar, and Philly gets a solid veteran point guard who coming off a brilliant Olympic campaign who knows how to get the ball to Embiid in his spots.

in other words he shouldnt hired the coach in 1st place.

I can’t believe SA agreed with me on Morey. His top executive reputation is beyond his actual ability. Elton Brand actually built a team and would’ve handled this situation much better.

If the sixers don’t hire Morey they could have traded for James Harden