Sixers: 5 teams Ben Simmons should want to be traded to

5 teams Simmons should want to be traded to: Brooklyn Nets

It’s fair to say that the Brooklyn Nets have more than enough offense on their team as currently constructed. What they lack is an elite defender to anchor the defense and that is what should intrigue Simmons. He can just defend and facilitate the offense while not having to worry about scoring the ball if these past playoffs prove to be a new permeant mindset.

Figuring out a hypothetical trade between these two squads was tricky and to be clear, if the Nets really wanted Simmons, there’s a way for them to get him. The deal below makes it work, but I personally don’t believe it’s very likely to happen.

That’s right, the Philadelphia 76ers would be getting Kyrie Irving in this deal, but they are giving up a lot in this trade. Simmons, Tyrese Maxey, Shake Milton, and two first round picks in 2021 and 2023. It’s also totally possible that the Nets would want even more too like Matisse Thybulle or for Philly to absurb DeAndre Jordan’s bad contract.

To be clear, if the Nets wanted to move on from Irving, they could probably get better trade packages from other teams. That being written, this isn’t a terrible starting point for the trade talks between the two clubs. If Simmons wants to go the Brooklyn, there is a way for him to get there. It should be noted that I personally don’t think Irving would be good for the culture of the Sixers, but Irving is probably the best value trade in this article.