Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Ben Simmons

Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon, F Jeremy Lamb, 2022 First-Round Pick, 2024 First-Round Pick

Ben Simmons would be the lone player going back to the Indiana Pacers in this NBA trade scenario. Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers would send out quite a trade package in return to get a deal done.

As the start of the regular season approaches, Simmons is one of the biggest storylines remaining in the league and we could see a deal done very soon. He recently returned to the team and participated in his first practice on Sunday. However,

It would be interesting to see if Simmons would play point guard for the Pacers. It is likely that Malcolm Brogdon would have to lead the return, going back to Philadelphia.

If Simmons were to play the four spot — a position many NBA teams view him as being suited for — the Pacers could slot him in the frontcourt next to either Domantas Sabonis or Myles Turner. Whichever center Indiana chooses to build around, they could look to trade the other in a separate deal for another perimeter piece.

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In addition to Brogdon, the 76ers would also get Jeremy Lamb and some first-round draft capital over the next few years. Lamb is on an expiring deal and could help Philadelphia to open up future salary cap space as a result.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Ben Simmons would impact both the Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers.