Worst Trade Destination: Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have been mentioned as one of the teams Ben Simmons would prefer to be traded to. The teams have been in touch regarding a Simmons trade earlier in the offseason as well.
The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly asked the Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, James Wiseman, the No. 7 and 14 overall picks in the 2021 NBA Draft and two future first-round picks in exchange for Simmons. That was an unrealistic trade offer, but there is still a deal that could get done here. But, that doesn’t mean one should be made.
While Simmons may want to end up with the Warriors, it wouldn’t be the best fit for him. Having Simmons in a starting lineup along with Draymond Green would be redundant. Both are non-shooters that excel as playmakers and defenders.
Steve Kerr would have his hands full trying to figure out how to make that work. Even with all-world shooters Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson on the court, it is hard to envision how an offense would run smoothly with Simmons and Green being key cogs.
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Unless Green is unloaded in another deal, the Warriors would be an awkward fit for Simmons. There would be too much pressure on Curry and Thompson to carry the offensive load, especially come postseason time when the game slows down even more.
