Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Zach LaVine, F Derrick Jones Jr.

Chicago Bulls Receive: G/F Ben Simmons

The outlook of the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers would change drastically if this hypothetical deal proposed at ESPN came to fruition.

Before getting into the scenario, it’s important to take into consideration that this trade cannot be done until October 28th when Derrick Jones Jr.’s recently traded restriction expires.

Zach LaVine is currently playing in the final year of his current contract. The 76ers would need to be very confident in retaining his services when he reaches free agency before making this deal.

The Bulls, on the other hand, would be receiving Ben Simmons at the start of a four-year deal. Chicago would need to be confident in his ability to be a franchise-cornerstone long-term.

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The fit would be quite awkward with Simmons and a fair amount of the Bulls players. However, if they view him as a real top option, the roster would surely change.

How does this deal impact each team? Let’s take a look at it from their perspectives, starting with the 76ers.