Ben Simmons reportedly filed a grievance against the Philadelphia 76ers for the nearly $20 million in salary the team withheld prior to his February trade to the Brooklyn Nets.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski provided full details about the grievance.

Simmons opted against playing for the Sixers this season, citing his desire to focus on mental health after the team failed to find a trade partner last offseason. He was ultimately moved to the Nets as part of a blockbuster deal that sent James Harden to Philly.

In October, ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst reported the Sixers didn't pay Simmons an initial $8.25 million he was owed prior to the start of the 2021-22 season and instead placed the money into an escrow account, which was then used to deduct fine money.