Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Myles Turner, G/F Buddy Hield 

Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Ben Simmons 

Some people will tell you that top-end talent is all that matters in the NBA. Others will insist that fit trumps talent. 

This deal would put each theory to the test. After all, Simmons is remarkably talented, but to be frank, it’s difficult to fit him with just about anyone. His absolute unwillingness to shoot the basketball makes him a challenging piece to work into any team’s puzzle. 

By contrast, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield should be effective anywhere. Realistically, floor spacing is often the skill that defines portability. If you can shoot, you can play with anyone. 

Ben Simmons can do a lot of things, but he can’t shoot. His inability to do so proved to be a fatal flaw with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Still, his defense and floor vision make him a tempting proposition for any team. 

Could he be a better fit with the Pacers?