Golden State Warriors Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, G Isaiah Joe, F Paul Reed
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F Andrew Wiggins, C James Wiseman, G Moses Moody
It would be hard to imagine the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers, at this stage, coming together on a deal. In the offseason, it was mulled about, but things have changed a lot since then.
The Warriors are now the No. 1 team in the NBA and their focus could have shifted. However, there could be some real appeal in adding a 25-year old with the upside of Ben Simmons to the mix.
In this deal, the Warriors go for the blockbuster trade many expected them to do during the offseason. They acquire Simmons along with Isaiah Joe and Paul Reed, who is added so that the roster totals are at the league requirement.
Heading to the City of Brotherly love is Andrew Wiggins, who would need to be involved for his contract, but because he is an attractive trade piece. Outside of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, there likely isn’t a player the 76ers would want more.
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The 76ers get two more young assets in James Wiseman and Moses Moody that open up endless possibilities. This likely isn’t a package that the 76ers would accept, but they would try to grow into a three-team trade.
The package of young players from Golden State could be used to bring in the kind of star player the 76ers are seeking, such as Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers.
How do both teams feel about this deal? Let’s take a look at each of their perspectives, starting with the Warriors.
