The Hypothetical Trade

76ers acquire Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Thunder acquire Ben Simmons, Josh Richardson, 2022 First-Round Pick

Paul is certainly the most established player changing teams in this hypothetical deal, but there is an abundance of young talent on the move as well.

The Thunder hypothetically part with Paul and prized young guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was one of the pieces Oklahoma City acquired in exchange for George last year.

In return, the Thunder net Simmons and guard Josh Richardson. Like Gilgeous-Alexander, Richardson has already been traded for a star once in his young career, as he was part of the sign-and-trade that sent Jimmy Butler from Philly to Miami.