The Philadelphia 76ers are withholding $8.25 million owed to Ben Simmons — 25% of his contract — that he was due to receive Friday, and placing it into an escrow account, sources told ESPN.
Sources told ESPN that unvaccinated NBA players face a 1/91.6 salary reduction for each game missed because of local COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The NBA and NBPA have agreed to the reduction.
Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins on Monday explained his decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine, noting that his only options were to be vaccinated “or not play in the NBA.”
Carr’s groove has the Raiders off to their first 3-0 start since 2002, which is when Rich Gannon won the MVP and led the Raiders to their last Super Bowl.