NBA Media Day Roundup: An update on Ben Simmons, Zion had surgery

NBA Zion Williamson (Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports)
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NBA Media Day is underway and the 2021-22 season is officially here. 

To kick off the 2021-22 NBA season and training camps, media day began with teams introducing the team to, well, the media. It gives fans an early look at what they can expect this season from their respective teams.

As media day got underway, there was one team that was specifically on the microscope a bit more than any other team in the league – and that was the Philadelphia 76ers.

The fans were going to get a much-needed update on the Ben Simmons situation and perhaps an early look at how the team was going to handle its next move. And believe we got, at the very least, an update on how the team is going to proceed.

The Sixers are likely going to fine Simmons as a no-show to camp.

And that’s exactly what they intend to do from day 1.

Other highlights from NBA media day:

So, apparently, Zion Williamson had foot surgery during the offseason. And he could miss a portion of training camp and preseason. Though, he should be back in time for the start of the regular season.

Zion also watered down any doubts about his future with the team….for now.

Kyrie staying on-brand during his media availability for the Brooklyn Nets. That’s all we’ll say.

Kevin Durant was also on-brand, having zero fun with David Letterman. In fairness, maybe he has no idea who David Letterman is.

Jimmy Butler has braids now. Looks good.

We could be looking at a January return for Klay Thompson.

Keep it here as we continue to update throughout NBA Media Day.