What could the Philadelphia 76ers get for Ben Simmons on the NBA trade market?
The three-time All-Star has reported to the 76ers, but the team announced Tuesday that Simmons has been suspended one game for conduct detrimental to the team, a suspension he'll serve Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Should 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey swing a deal now? What types of moves are available that will improve Philadelphia's roster after a disappointing second-round playoff upset?
Our NBA insiders are breaking down their best trade scenarios for Simmons, including two blockbusters that break up the Portland Trail Blazers' star guard duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.
Simmons goes to Sacramento
Kings get:
Ben Simmons
76ers get:
Buddy Hield
Tyrese Haliburton
Marvin Bagley III
Morey has been looking for a king's ransom in exchange for Simmons, and he gets one here. Haliburton is another big point guard who is coming off a strong rookie campaign and would be a core player who could fit immediately into Simmons' starting role. Hield's outstanding long-range shooting would give the 76ers a different dimension as they try again to leap to the championship-level tier.