Ben Simmons' agent has reportedly met with the Philadelphia 76ers to get a better gauge on his client's future at the franchise.
According to ESPN, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul met with 76ers general manager Elton Brand and president of basketball operations Daryl Morey during the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.
The report states Paul got in touch with the Sixers to see whether it makes sense to work together to find a trade before the start of next season.
However, no request was made and talks will continue ahead of the July 29 NBA draft and August free agency.
The 24-year-old All-Star's immediate future is under a cloud following a poor showing in this year's playoffs which replicated the struggles of his past post-season performances.
The display prompted head coach Doc Rivers to say he didn't know if the 76ers could win a title with Simmons at point guard immediately after the game.
Rivers said the day after the Game 7 loss that Philadelphia were committed to helping Simmons succeed.
He met with Simmons this week to discuss a plan for improving his shooting.
Morey said the 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs because they "didn't have enough good players."
"We need to be a better offensive team," Morey said.
"Frankly if we're squeaking by the second round, that just tells me we're unfortunately not good enough ... to win the title, so we need to get better."
Sources told ESPN Morey is hesitant to break up the pair of Embiid and Simmons but everything is on the table following the No.1 seed's early playoff exit.
ESPN reported the 76ers remained committed to keeping Simmons, who has four years remaining on his current contract worth $US147 million ($A194 million).
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