Ben Simmons’ arc remains a fantasy enigma as injuries and pressure collided with hype. Patrick Beverley argues confidence cratered after the injuries and the Philly backlash, hinting that a smaller market might have staged a different outcome. Simmons’ three All-Star selections and 2018 Rookie of the Year remind fantasy managers of elite potential, but his shooting drought and current free-agent status cloud projections for 2025.

Al Horford wore No. 42 for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2020-21, the 15th player to don 42 in franchise history as OKC tracks 51 numbers worn since 1967-68. He appeared in 28 games, averaging 14.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

This feature ties that No. 42 chapter to Horford's career arc—from Hawks to Celtics to 76ers—and frames jersey history as a fantasy-minded lens on veteran movement and late-season value.

Forbes' 400 richest Americans now total a record $6.6 trillion, with Philly power players driving notable movement. Jeffrey Lurie leaps to 191st as Eagles stock climbs after back-to-back titles and a December stake sale, boosting his net worth to about $7.6 billion—a rise of more than $2 billion from last year.

Josh Harris sits at $11 billion (109th), John Middleton at $4.3 billion, and Michael Rubin at $9.6 billion, down $1 billion. The Eagles are valued at $8.43 billion, sixth among NFL teams, reflecting broader growth in team valuations across NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.