Signed in Saudi Arabia - Signed with Ohod
- Birthdate: 09/14/1989
- Drafted (NBA): Undrafted, 2012
- Pre-draft team: Houston
- Country: USA
- Hand: Right
- Agent: Cervando Tedeja (Athlete Sports Management)
| Date | League | Transaction |
|---|---|---|
| 14th January, 2013 | American Basketball League | Drafted 1st overall in the 2013 ABL Draft by Sugar Land Legends. Concurrently signed a one season contract. |
| 31st October, 2013 | D-League | Designated as a local tryout player by Austin Spurs. |
| 30th October, 2014 | D-League | Designated as a returning player by Austin Spurs. |
| 22nd July, 2015 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed two year minimum salary contract with San Antonio. |
| 7th November, 2015 | D-League | Assigned by San Antonio to Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 14th November, 2015 | D-League | Assigned by San Antonio to Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 16th November, 2015 | D-League | Assigned by San Antonio to Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 20th November, 2015 | D-League | Assigned by San Antonio to Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 17th March, 2016 | D-League | Assigned by San Antonio to Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 19th March, 2016 | D-League | Assigned by San Antonio to Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 20th March, 2016 | D-League | Assigned by San Antonio to Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 22nd March, 2016 | D-League | Recalled by San Antonio from Austin Spurs of the D-League. |
| 14th July, 2017 | NBA | Signed a partially guaranteed three year, $18 million contract with Orlando. |
| 7th February, 2019 | NBA | Traded by Orlando, along with a 2019 second round pick and a protected 2020 first round pick, to Philadelphia in exchange for Markelle Fultz. |
| 2008 - 2010 | Midland CC (Junior College) |
| 2010 - 2012 | Houston (NCAA) |
| January 2013 - April 2013 | Sugar Land Legends (American Basketball League) |
| October 2013 - June 2015 | Austin Spurs (D-League) |
| July 2015 | Brooklyn Nets (Summer League) |
| July 2015 | San Antonio Spurs (Summer League) |
| July 2015 - June 2017 | San Antonio Spurs (NBA) |
| July 2017 - February 2019 | Orlando Magic (NBA) |
| February 2019 - present | Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) |
June 29, 2017
Jonathan Simmons
SG/SF, 6’6, 195lbs, 27 years old, 2 years of experience
In a league full of the athletic types, Simmons stands out. One of the few regular purveyors of the chase-down block now that LeBron has stopped doing it, and plenty willing and able to dunk on any tosser any time, Simmons thrives on transition opportunities and baseline cuts around post-play, spotting up occasionally, driving close-outs, and being effective offensively without being much of a shooter or without being able to dribble in traffic. Let us not confused his memorable year with being a particularly good one, however; his .504% true shooting percentage speaks to his limitations (with a low level of ball skills that has not improved much), he does not rebound despite having all the tools to do so, and he is already 27 years old. Still, he does well in his role. And should any team (READ: Brooklyn) fancy throwing a big contract at him in the hope that he can improve that handle and become more of a focal-point scorer to go along with some excellent wing defence, then, despite his age, the Arenas rule will apply.
Player Plan: Entering restricted free agency coming off of a minimum salary. The Arenas provision applies, but should not be needed - if someone wishes to bid over the MLE for a system player with limited skill headed towards 30, let them.
July 4, 2015
Jonathan Simmons
Since leaving Houston in 2012 with averages of 14.7 ppg and 5.0 rpg as a senior, Simmons has been in the US minor leagues, firstly the ABA and then the last two years with the Austin Toros/Spurs of the D-League. He enjoyed a decent spike in minutes last year, and averaged 15.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 33.8 minutes per game. Although that isn't actually that much in the high scoring D-League - as evidenced by a 13.6 PER - it's plenty solid enough, and came on percentages of 49.4%/39.8%/75.0%. Simmons is prone to mistakes, driving into trouble, losing the ball, throwing it away, and overfavouring his right hand. But at 6'6, athletic and contributing a little in all facets of the game, Simmons has some assets that would make him an NBA role playing wing. It would benefit him greatly to prove he can be a high volume three point shooter, as, although an efficient one, this has yet to happen.