This Major Nets-Hawks Trade Sends Ben Simmons To Atlanta

Ben Simmons, Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
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Brooklyn Nets receive: C Clint Capela, F Danilo Gallinari, 2022 First-Round Pick (ATL), 2024 First-Round Pick (ATL)
Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Ben Simmons

Let’s talk about malleability as a basketball concept, shall we?

Some NBA players are extremely malleable. You can plug them into any lineup at any time, and their skillset will translate. These are the NBA’s “plug-and-play” guys.

Some NBA players are a challenge to build around. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t valuable. They may have an outlier skill or two, as well as a limitation or two that needs to be covered by the rest of the lineup. They can be maximized with the right pieces around them, and only then.

Clint Capela falls into the former camp. Typically, NBA teams can account for a rim-running/rim-protecting big man who only touches the ball when he’s over the cylinder getting ready to slam it home.

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Ben Simmons, obviously, falls into the latter camp. As a non-shooting lead ball-handler, he needs four floor-spacers on the floor with him to really make his game impactful. Would the Hawks want to invest in a player like that?

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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