08-11-2021, 01:21 PM
That's the trouble ... Morey wants to use Simmons to get a better player.
Since Ben is probably a top 30 player in the league that means Morey is shopping among a very select few guys, and Lillard may be the only one who's even potentially gettable. Personally I don't put Beal in the same tier with Dame, but most other people probably do. Unfortunately Beal isn't likely gettable either, at least until October when he either signs an extension or doesn't.
It's the smart thing for Morey to do since the team who receives the best player usually wins the trade. That said, if the situation continues to deteriorate the Sixers may be forced to either play Simmons or simply accept a top 80 player plus assets. That would open the door to deals involving guys like KP, Siakam, McCollum and a bunch of other guys.
Since Ben is probably a top 30 player in the league that means Morey is shopping among a very select few guys, and Lillard may be the only one who's even potentially gettable. Personally I don't put Beal in the same tier with Dame, but most other people probably do. Unfortunately Beal isn't likely gettable either, at least until October when he either signs an extension or doesn't.
It's the smart thing for Morey to do since the team who receives the best player usually wins the trade. That said, if the situation continues to deteriorate the Sixers may be forced to either play Simmons or simply accept a top 80 player plus assets. That would open the door to deals involving guys like KP, Siakam, McCollum and a bunch of other guys.
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