Spurs Land Ben Simmons In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal

Some will balk at that proposal from the Spurs’ perspective. After all, they just traded Dejounte Murray for three first-round picks.

Here’s the question: would they have traded him for Ben Simmons and two?

If you think the answer is yes, this deal still makes sense for San Antonio. In all likelihood, it’s only justifiable because they’re getting Simmons at a discount. After all, he’s been largely unavailable for the last two years due to a series of mental and physical health concerns.

Those concerns remain prevalent. On the other hand, they may allow the Spurs to still bottom out in 2022-23 and maximize their lottery odds.

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If they land a premium pick, pairing them with Simmons could fast-track the organization back to respectability. At 26, he’ll still have plenty of room to grow with his young teammates as well.

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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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