After several days of speculation, it has been confirmed that Ben Simmons no longer wants to stay in Philadelphia.
As the Philadelphia 76ers approach training camp, the biggest question is whether the former No. 1 pick will appear at that time or at the beginning of the 2021-22 season.
All of these were answered based on a report Philadelphia Inquirer.
According to Keith Pompeo, Simmons has reportedly notified the 76ers that he no longer wants to stay with the team.
In addition, he has notified the management that he wants to move and has no plans to participate in the camp.
Having said that, moving Simmons is not easy. He has a remaining four-year contract worth $147 million.
Most teams have exhausted their salary caps. For this Australian player, the only feasible way is to let any of the other NBA teams hang multiple assets in exchange.
So far, it has been mentioned that several teams are interested in Simmons.As mentioned before report, The list includes the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Sacramento Kings.
Also mentioned the Los Angeles Lakers, but most people know that this team has limited financial options.
But after confirming that Simmons is about to leave the team, the possibility of Simmons now has Grown up.
Some people have joined the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, but this requires abandoning some permanent stars.
As far as the Spurs are concerned, some people suggest using a combination of Dejuntay Murray, Derek White and some future draft picks.
For the three-time All-Star player, this could be a fresh start, not to mention the potential position he can improve under head coach Gregg Popovich.
For the Trail Blazers, this means giving up CJ McCollum and several future draft picks. Damian Lillard (Damian Lillard) has something to do with the transfer to Philadelphia, although it is believed that the likelihood of this happening is low.
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Therefore, targeting McCollum may be an option. He will be the perfect complement to the 76ers, especially in the perimeter shooting and offensive departments.
Among the aforementioned teams interested in Simmons, the Warriors may make sense. But to do this, a superstar may have to be sacrificed.
Draymond Green is Suggest, But most people think that Dubbs is unlikely to give up this all-around player-realizing his value in the team.
Authority Think of the Kings and Trail Blazers as the front runners for Simmons’ success.
If so, the only question is what assets the two clubs will provide to the disgruntled 76ers star.
