Will there or will there not be an end to the Ben Simmons’ saga at the NBA trade deadline? As of now, that answer is unknown but we know that the guard remains the biggest trade piece available right now. When the time comes, the Houston Rockets could be an interesting landing spot.

The two sides have been linked for weeks now, which is a bit surprising considering the current direction of the Rockets. They are one of the worst teams in the league and have shown a clear interest in rebuilding. Simmons is signed to a large contract and has team control for years.

Houston could pair Simmons with Jalen Green, who was selected with the second-overall pick in the draft this year. Houston parted ways with the likes of James Harden and Russell Westbrook so they could move in a new direction. If this happens, they would have that clear direction.

The Sixers remain in the hunt in the Eastern Conference because of the play of Joel Embiid. It is time for the franchise to fully commit to building around their big man instead of focusing on a duo that featured a point guard who could not score.

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The front office has made it clear that they are not going to rush a deal involving Simmons but it seems likely that he is moved eventually. That could be in the coming weeks or during the offseason. If the Sixers find the right trade partner, it could happen sooner than later.

The Sixers would like to get Simmons out of the picture so they could eliminate a headache. If Houston is the right trade partner, this is what a potential deal might look like moving forward.