Report: Ben Simmons expected to miss about three months - ProBasketballTalk

No. 1 pick Ben Simmons injured his foot, but the 76ers have yet to reveal a timeline for his return.

Is this good or bad news?

Jeff Goodman of ESPN:

Simmons likely out until December or maybe even January, source told ESPN. Team expected to be cautious with the No. 1 pick. https://t.co/gXdGkM0q15

— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanESPN) October 1, 2016

Philadelphia plays 33 games before the calendar year ends, which would put Simmons in line with the 76ers other recent first-round picks. Nerlens Noel (82 games), Joel Embiid (82 games) and Jahlil Okafor (29 games) all missed significant chunks of their first pro seasons.

At least Simmons would have a chance to get back on the court and develop. That’s the priority, with Philadelphia likely remaining lousy with or without him.