Watch video content at TMZSports.comDoc Rivers, Sixers head coach, tells TMZ Sports that Ben Simmons might not be being shipped out of Philly. He says that he loves the hooper and wants him to stay.There is speculation that the 24-year old could be traded in this offseason, after Philly was eliminated from the Eastern Conference semifinals for third consecutive season.Simmons received a lot of criticism for his performance in the playoffs, after he was 34% away from the charity stripe. Many believe that Simmons needs to work hard in the offseason.Simmons was also criticized for missing a game-tying dunk in Game 7 against Hawks.Doc, however, is not having any of that talk... and he has nothing but praise for the former #1 overall selection.Rivers said this week in Beverly Hills, "Ben's great." Rivers said, "I want him back. He is amazing. He will be great."I don't think he needs a lot of work. He will be a great friend for us. He will be great."Rivers supports Simmons but that doesn't necessarily mean there won't be a trade. It's just nice to see him stick by his man.
