This Grizzlies-Nets Trade Pairs Ben Simmons, Ja Morant

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Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal

As we just outlined, Ben Simmons is a slightly complicated player.

His strengths are very strong, while his weaknesses are very weak. Simmons requires a specific infrastructure to function. As it stands, the Nets don’t have it.

Furthermore, the infrastructure they do have appears to be rapidly crumbling.

Surely, you’ve heard the news. Kevin Durant has requested a trade, and Kyrie Irving’s departure is sure to follow. The Nets are tremendously unstable right now. This trade could have a stabilizing effect. That’s invaluable for a team who, realistically, is probably not in an ideal position to optimize Simmons’ skillset.

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Here, the Nets receive two high-quality rotation players in Tyus Jones and Dillon Brooks, and a little draft capital to compensate for all the picks they lost in their (first) James Harden trade. It sets them up for the future, and as bleak as their present is, that should be their priority.

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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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