The Philadelphia 76er's quest to flip Ben Simmons for James Harden continues.

Last year, Philly tried to trade Simmons (and more) to Houston for the superstar.

The Rockets traded him to the Nets instead.

Now the Sixers are planning to pursue Harden -- who's a free agent after the season-- in an off-season sign and trade involving Simmons.

Simmons is currently not playing, claiming mental illness.  The Sixers aren't buying that, and have resumed fining him for missing games.

For the Sixers plan to work, they would have to keep Simmons on the team for the whole season, whether he plays or not.

Do you think there's any chance this plan works?