An MVP-caliber outing from star center Joel Embiid combined with high-level shooting from their role players propelled the Sixers past the Bulls in Chicago.
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Once the idiosyncratic All-Star finally finishes his dramatic Sixers departure, the team will need to find ways to replicate Ben Simmons' unique impact.
Trading Ben Simmons for draft picks will allow the Sixers to remain in the running for Damian Lillard or Bradley Beal in the future.
Once beleaguered All-Star Ben Simmons is inevitably dealt, these three current Sixers will benefit from their newfound roles on the team.
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This combination of late first-round selections and second-round diamonds in the rough offer hope for the future of the Sixers.
Though there's theoretical upside to letting Ben Simmons boost his trade value, the negative team chemistry effects for the Sixers could be disastrous.
The Sixers should take advantage of an $8.2 million TPE to add one of these three valuable rotation players before the 2021 season begins.
Veteran free-agency additions, a few late-round draft selections, and one disgraced All-Star round out the list of Sixers backup center options.