Mannix and Beck discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons holdout drama after his agent, Rich Paul, challenged the Sixers in comments made to The Athletic. We also break down the Wizards early season success with their new offseason additions, if the surprising steps forward taken by the Cavaliers so far signals a potential trade down the road to take them to the next level, and why a healthy John Wall has yet to suit up for the Rockets this season and whether the league will step in to make him play