Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., F Davis Bertans, 2025 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: G/F Ben Simmons
On the other hand, too many heroes can be problematic. Sometimes, there’s nobody available to be the sidekick.
After all, a star NBA player is going to want a certain amount of touches. Moreover, he’s going to want a certain amount of credit, too. An NBA team needs to assemble a lot of talent, but it’s equally important for that talent to be willing to play together.
Just ask the Brooklyn Nets. This team entered the 2021-22 season with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden on their roster.
Perhaps they had too much talent to co-exist. Either way, Harden is gone, and Ben Simmons is in his place.
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So far, that hasn’t appeared to be working either. At 4-7, the Nets have been wildly disappointing to start the season. Now, trade rumors are surrounding Simmons as well.
Is this the right move for them?