Any hopes the had of reconciling with appear to be gone. The three-time All-Star will indeed hold out of training camp and is intent on never playing a game for the team again, .Simmons made it clear earlier this summer that he wanted to be traded, and would be willing to sit out to make that happen -- even in the face of potential fines. But it's one thing to make those Jason Martin Jersey threats in the middle of the offseason with training camp still a ways off. It's another to actually follow through. But with camps set to open in just a week, it looks like Simmons is going to walk the walk on this one.The interesting thing about this situation is that usually when players hold out it's because they're trying to force a trade and the team wants to keep them. In this case, the Sixers would be David Freese Jersey happy to move on from Simmons. The problem for them is they have zero leverage in trade negotiations because every other organization knows they're stuck. CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount Keone Kela Jersey 's . Please check the opt-in box Jung-ho Kang Jersey to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Despite Simmons' limitations, he's still an All-Star and one of the best defensive players in the league. The Sixers understandably don't want to dump a player that talented for 50 cents on the dollar, nor do they want to trade him for a package of young players and draft picks that could theoretically pan out in the future. Neither of those options would increase their chances of winning a title right now when they have in his prime. It's well known the Sixers want to get an All-Star caliber player back for Simmons, but right now there Lonnie Chisenhall Jersey 's nothing like that on the table. And since they cannot find a trade they like, . The longer it remains that way, the uglier things are going to get.