Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Ben Simmons
Brooklyn Nets Receive: F/C Bam Adebayo, G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., F Davis Bertans, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2028 First-Round Pick (MIA), 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap- MIA)
Miami Heat Receive: F Kevin Durant
Of course, Durant’s potential trade request isn’t the only issue the Nets are facing. In fact, this organization is plagued by problems.
In all likelihood, you’ve heard about the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving. It’s ugly. Irving recently endorsed a documentary with anti-Semitic sentiments in it. Now, he’s suspended until he fulfills six requirements the team has issued.
Meanwhile, Ben Simmons presents his own issues. Unfortunately, his manifest on the court. Thus far, Simmons hasn’t been able to make a storybook comeback from a prolonged injury in 2022-23.
He still has time to do so. Simmons may be shaking off the rust.
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At the same time, his unwillingness to shoot imposes significant limitations on him, and his team’s offense.
Should the Mavericks really target such a player?