Sacramento Kings Receive: F Ben Simmons
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Buddy Hield, F/C Marvin Bagley III and No. 9 pick
Ben Simmons would be the centerpiece of this deal going back to the Sacramento Kings. It is time for a change of scenery and there would not be as much pressure with the Kings.
Simmons would not have to handle the point-guard duties since De’Aaron Fox is on the roster. The 76ers would be able to replenish a bit in hopes of accomplishing their goal next season.
Hield and Marvin Bagley III would be the players being sent to Philadelphia. This would give them depth at multiple positions. The 76ers would also land the ninth-overall pick in the draft, which they could use to add an elite prospect.
From a salary cap standpoint, this trade would be nearly neutral. The 76ers would take on $785K in additional salary by taking on Ben Simmons’ $33.0 million salary. He is under contract for the next four years, so the Kings wouldn’t have to worry about him leaving any time soon.
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By acquiring Hield, the 76ers will have him under contract for three seasons and would pay him $22.4 million in 2021-22, in this scenario. Meanwhile, Marvin Bagley III is entering the final-year of his rookie deal and will earn $11.3 million before becoming a restricted free agent.
Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Ben Simmons would impact both the Philadelphia 76ers and Sacramento Kings.
