Ben Simmons on the verge of pulling out a brutal reverse card on the 76ers

NBA free agency is largely complete for most teams, with only restricted free agents like Quentin Grimes, Jonathan Kuminga, and Cam Thomas still generating transactions. However, teams with open roster spots may consider intriguing remaining free agents, with Ben Simmons emerging as a potential last-minute target for teams seeking frontcourt help.

Simmons has been surprisingly linked to the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers' biggest rival. The Celtics face uncertainty for the 2025-26 season after Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles injury and Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday departed for salary cap reasons, significantly diminishing their title hopes.

If Simmons joins the Celtics, it would present a major opportunity for him to reverse his fortunes against his former team. While Boston isn't seen as a championship favorite, they are expected to compete for a playoff spot. With Tatum out, Porzingis gone, and Al Horford potentially leaving, Simmons could claim a significant role in Boston.

This potential move carries high drama for the 76ers and their fans. Simmons playing for their arch-rival, especially in at least four Atlantic Division matchups next season, would be emotionally charged. The scenario where Simmons rediscovers his form while playing for Boston would be particularly difficult for Philadelphia supporters to accept, and could unexpectedly make the Celtics a threat in a season where the 76ers were expected to dominate them.