Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Bam Adebayo, G Kyle Lowry, G Tyler Herro, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2027 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – MIA), 2029 First-Round Pick (MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: F Kevin Durant, G/F Ben Simmons
Some players have readily apparent trade value. An in-prime superstar with no off-court concerns, for example, will always fetch a significant return.
Conversely, an obviously overpaid player will be difficult to move.
Still, other players have a less obvious value. They may have significant strengths to pair with substantial weaknesses. Meanwhile, they may have off-court concerns that are only somewhat problematic.
Ben Simmons is one of those players. It was unclear whether physical or mental injuries kept him out of the 2021-22 playoffs. Furthermore, his inability to shoot limits his abilities as a lead ball-handler.
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On the other hand, Simmons is one of the best, most versatile players in the NBA. Furthermore, his court vision is among the NBA’s best.
Could the Nets really include him in this package?