Brooklyn Nets Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, F Paul Reed

Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Kyrie Irving, F Sekou Doumbouya

Now before you say anything, think about it. The Brooklyn Nets are arguably the best team in the league entering the season, but the one downfall to their team right now may be their defense. The 76ers are a “title contender,” but they need another high-level All-Star scorer, which is what they would get in Kyrie Irving. 

No, this trade is not going to happen, and the Brooklyn Nets have not contacted the Philadelphia 76ers in regards to Ben Simmons, a source close to the 76ers organization has told NBA Analysis Network. Still, this swap of All-Stars really is not terrible for either the Sixers or Nets. 

Given his “triple-double” mindset and ability to be one of the best defenders in the league, Ben Simmons would be a great fit in Brooklyn next to Kevin Durant and James Harden. Simmons can take pressure off both stars by being a primary facilitator, and defensively, he would be their anchor that can defend virtually any position on the floor. 

In Philly, Kyrie Irving partnered up with Joel Embiid, giving him plenty of more opportunities to score. Outside of Embiid, the Sixers do not really have a player that can create for themselves, especially out on the perimeter, which is why Irving would be such a huge addition for them if they were to move Ben Simmons. 

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Kyrie is arguably the best ball-handler in the league right now, and we have seen time and time again his abilities to drive past opponents to score, which is why this trade makes 110% sense for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Plus, they would inch closer to being on the same level as the Brooklyn Nets by acquiring Kyrie Irving. It is not going to happen, but an Irving for Simmons swap definitely fills both team’s biggest needs.