This Trade Pairs Ben Simmons With Hawks’ Trae Young, Dejounte Murray

Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Ben Simmons, Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, NBA Trade Rumors
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Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, Ben Simmons, Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, NBA Trade Rumors
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Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Clint Capela, G/F Bogdan Bogdanovic, F Jalen Johnson, 2023 First-Round Pick (ATL) 
Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Ben Simmons

This may feel like selling low on the Brooklyn Nets’ end. After all, they acquired Ben Simmons along with two first-round picks by trading James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers. 

Let’s trace the genealogy of their Harden-related deals following this hypothetical. 

The Nets traded seven first-round picks and/or pick swaps (along with Caris LeVert and some inconsequential players) to acquire Harden.

After that, they traded Harden for Simmons and two first-round picks. 

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In other words, in the aggregate, this deal has the Nets trading seven first-round picks, Caris LeVert, and others in exchange for Clint Capella, Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Johnson, and three first-round picks. That…is not ideal. 

Is it remotely justifiable? 

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James Piercey

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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