The No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft has played in Philadelphia three times with the Nets since forcing his way out of town. Coach Jordi Fernandez gamely offered that Simmons would only play three of four preseason games after declaring himself healthy despite having played just 49 games the last three seasons.

Philadelphia star forward Paul George hyperextended his left knee during the second quarter of the 76ers' 104-89 preseason victory over the host Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

The 76ers knew that injuries were a risk when they signed George this offseason, but they still took the chance.