Even though he managed to stay put with the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA Draft, it seems likeBen Simmonsâ relationship with the team has reached a point of no return. Now, itâs not a matter of if heâll be traded but a matter of when and where to.
According to multiple reports, Daryl Moreyâs asking price for Simmons was way too steep. Despite his youth and upside, no one seemed willing to meet Moreyâs demands, thus making a trade quite unlikely.
But now, Simmons has reportedly cut off all communications with his team and it seems like his relationship with Joel Embiid is unfixable at this point. Per reports, heâd be willing to be traded to the Lakers, Clippers, or Warriors.
Ben Simmons Could End Up In California
âBen Simmonsâ relationship reportedly âbeyond repairâ is ignoring Joel Embiidâs phone calls. Doesnât want to get traded to Raptors or Blazers. Open to getting traded to one of the California teams,â according to Jason Dumas of Bleacher Report.
Among all the teams in California, just the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors have enough assets to actually pull off a trade for Simmons. Then again, his ties with LeBron James and Klutch Sports could force Rob Pelinkaâs hand to make a move.
The Warriors are reportedly interested in Simmonsâ services but are unwilling to meet the Sixersâ steep price of two young players, Andrew Wiggins, and 3 to 4 future first-round picks. Thatâs just not going to happen.
Simmons seems unlikely to play for the Sixers next year, but getting him out of the City of Brotherly Love will be easier said than done.
