The Sixers‘ attempts to trade Ben Simmons have gone nowhere so far, leading to an uncomfortable impasse with training camp on the horizon. Philadelphia desperately wants Simmons to show up and play this season, but the All-Star point guard seems determined to hold out.
A tidal wave of trade rumors have washed over the fanbase this summer, but none more curious than this new report from Evan Dammarell. According to him, the Rockets are “seriously interested” in acquiring Simmons before training camp starts. A deal would presumably involve John Wall, the former All-Star who is working with Houston on finding a new home.
Wall can still play, and he was extremely productive in his lone season with Houston, but this rumor has understandably caused some unrest in the Sixers fanbase. He’s simply not the name you want as the cornerstone of a Simmons trade.
Sixers rumors: Philadelphia should not trade Ben Simmons for John Wall
Returning from a knee injury last season, Wall averaged 20.4 points and 6.9 assists on a young Rockets team. He was easily their best player for most of the season, showcasing his trademark speed at the helm of the offense.
That said, there are serious red flags with Wall as a player. Also, the mechanics of a potential trade are tricky, to say the least.
Here’s why it’s best not to invest in even the idea of Wall as a Sixer.