The Philadelphia 76ers did not offer Jimmy Butler a five-year maximum contract offer on June 30th, according to multiple sources.
The 76ers possibly pivoted in another direction when they learned of Al Horford's interest.
There was perhaps concern about tension between Butler and other players on the team as well as the coaching staff. Like other teams, the 76ers likely wondered how Butler would age.
Butler ultimately orchestrated a sign-and-trade to the Miami Heat.
The Philadelphia 76ers' chemistry has improved to start the 19-20 season.
"Definitely," Ben Simmons told ESPN. "The chemistry is much better. Guys are giving up their time to bond."
After their Game 7 loss to the Raptors in the playoffs, the parent of one player on the 76ers told executives of the team that the chemistry was off.
The 76ers had three starters, Tobias Harris, JJ Redick and Jimmy Butler, entering free agency.
Harris was re-signed, Redick signed with the Pelicans and Butler went to the Heat in a sign-and-trade. Philadelphia acquired Josh Richardson from Miami and also signed Al Horford.
Harris and Horford help organize player dinners.
"That stuff is important," Horford said. "The longer you advance, the more you need everyone connected."
Brett Brown will become head coach of the Australia national team.
Brown previously coached Australia in 2012.
Brown has been head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers since 2014. Brown signed a three-year extension with Philadelphia in 2018.
Ben Simmons will likely miss the next 3 games due to a Grade 1 AC joint sprain in his shoulder, league sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports.
X-rays on his shoulder came back negative.
Simmons suffered the injury on Wednesday night of the Sixers loss to the Jazz.
Simmons could barely move his arm, according to Keith Pompey.
Ben Simmons was diagnosed with a sprained AC joint in his right shoulder and will be re-evaluated on Thursday.
Simmons left Wednesday's game against the Jazz after 10 minutes.
Simmons appeared to injure his shoulder when he collided with Royce O'Neale.
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