Oh, the many places Ben Simmons could go

Could Ben Simmons create mass hysteria by going to the Bay Area, or should we infer that the Sixers will trade him to the Spurs? Sacramento could certainly make a case to trade for the All-Star, but Minnesota also seems like a reasonable landing place. The 76ers could also entertain the Cavs’ assets, but a trade for Ben Simmons could go down many different paths. 

These are just some of the places Ben Simmons could go. 

The “Ben Simmons Sweepstakes” is so crazy right now that I am not even sure Dr. Seuss could create a logical explanation for us! The Philadelphia 76ers have remained adamant that they want an All-Star-level player for Simmons in a trade, but after months of trade offers to go in and out of Philadelphia, no deal is in place. 

At some point, the Sixers will be willing to come down on their asking price to move Ben Simmons, and it looks like we are getting to that point. The Timberwolves, Kings, Warriors, Spurs, Cavaliers, and Raptors are some of the teams that have been mentioned in rumors about pursuing Simmons, but there are a handful of other teams league-wide that we should keep an eye on. 

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The Portland Trail Blazers, Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics, and even the Oklahoma City Thunder could be “dark-horses” to land Ben Simmons, but you just never know what will happen with all the craziness in the NBA! A potential Ben Simmons trade being on the horizon is the key storyline in the league as we get ready for training camps, but the Sixers need to be careful about what they trade him for. 

Hate him or love him, Ben Simmons is a 3x All-Star and a 2x All-Defense player in this league. He is one of the better two-way players in the NBA right now, and while he may struggle at times offensively, he definitely makes up for it on defense.

LATEST NBA NEWS: NBA Rumors: 3 Realistic Ben Simmons Trade Scenarios For 76ers To Consider

One playoff series should not alienate Simmons from being one of the top players in the league, which is why the 76ers need to make sure they are getting a player(s) that can help them contend for a championship in a potential trade.