NBA star Ben Simmons lists New Jersey mansion for nearly $5 million
The home of the Philadelphia 76ers player, who was suspended from the team earlier this week, features three bars, a gaming room and a dog run
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In the midst of a rift with the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA star Ben Simmons has listed his 10,477-square-foot New Jersey mansion for just under $5 million.
Mr. Simmons, 25, listed the Moorestown, New Jersey, residence on Wednesday, about two years after he purchased the home for $2.3 million, according to property records. Sitting on 1.78 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac, it features five bedrooms, an expansive great room, and a tricked-out basement with a gaming room, full-service bar, and an aquarium.
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Jun 20, 2021; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons warms up before game seven of the second round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sp (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports / Reuters Photos)
"The fully finished entertainment-friendly basement is a marvel to see," said the listing with Juliet Cordeiro of Compass. The house also has a home theater with custom couches and lounge chairs, a billiards area, a bathroom with graffiti-inspired tiles, and a ventilated lounge, plus a kitchenette/candy room and access to an outdoor area that leads to the backyard.
Mr. Simmons also has a collection of basketball memorabilia on display, including his jerseys and framed magazine covers featuring himself, listing photos show.
NBA star Ben Simmons has listed his 10,477-square-foot New Jersey mansion for just under $5 million. (Compass)
The point guard was suspended from the 76ers’ opening game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday (which his team won 117-97) after refusing to participate in a drill with the team Tuesday, ESPN reported. He’s played for the team since 2017.
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Mr. Simmons and the 76ers have been at odds since the Eastern Conference semifinals in June, when he passed up a shot that could have tied Game 7 with the Atlanta Hawks. The 76ers lost the game, ending their season, and Mr. Simmons asked for a trade soon after. He’s been fined close to $1.7 million by the team for missed practices and suspensions, according to ESPN.
The chef's kitchen.
Representatives for Mr. Simmons, originally from Australia, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Other features of the home include a formal dining room with a wine wall and an adjacent bar; a primary bedroom suite with yet another bar, a fireplace and a terrace; and an office with custom built-in shelving and French doors, according to the listing.
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Outside, there’s a dog run, landscaping to provide privacy, and a six-foot fence surrounding the property, the listing said.
Ms. Cordeiro did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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