In this episode, Adam Mares (Locked on Nuggets) and Mike RIchman (Locked on Blazers) discuss the 76ers projecting that they will not trade Ben Simmons before training camp begins and possibly plan on keeping him throughout the season. Then the guys ask which current players will make good head coaches. And lastly, power ranking which NBA players should follow in JR Smoth's footsteps and go back to college to compete in a sport other than basketball.
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Are the 76ers really planning on going into the season without trading Ben Simmons?

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Are the 76ers really planning on going into the season without trading Ben Simmons?

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