According to ESPN, Simmons only returned to practicing with the team last week. He missed the first two weeks of practice while hoping for a trade from the Philadelphia team, the outlet reported.
Simmons made a trade request in August, according to Sports Illustrated. He has four years remaining on his 76ers max contract.
The 76ers will play their first game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. They play again on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets.