Report: Ben Simmons to Undergo Surgery Next Week

Ben Simmons broke a bone in his foot, and people think it’s related to his weight gain.

According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, the Sixers don’t believe the injury is related to his weight gain and he’ll undergo surgery next week.

Ben Simmons update: Sixers and doctors involved believe rookie suffered an "acute injury" unrelated to weight and plan for surgery next week

— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) October 1, 2016