Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Ben Simmons, G Shake Milton
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon, G Caris LeVert, 2022 First-Round Pick
The prolonged standoff between the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons finally comes to an end in this deal with the Indiana Pacers. Indiana was the first team to offer a trade to the 76ers for Simmons, so this hypothetical trade is based on recent news on updated offers that might be going back and forth with the teams.
The Pacers land the headliner in this deal in Ben Simmons. They now have multiple All-Stars to build their roster around in Simmons and Domantas Sabonis. Simmons brings the kind of star power Indiana is craving.
Joining Simmons is Shake Milton, who will provide some depth in the backcourt. He is a nice combo guard that can fill in at point guard or shooting guard.
Heading to the Pacers is Caris LeVert, Malcolm Brogdon, and a 2022 first-round pick. LeVert’s name has popped up recently as a possible trade target for the 76ers in talks centered around Simmons.
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Brogdon’s inclusion isn’t surprising, either. He was the player the Pacers offered for Simmons, along with the No. 13 overall pick, back in early July once the 76ers were eliminated from the postseason.
The 2022 first-round pick gives Daryl Morey another asset to add a cost-control young player to the roster if he so chooses. Or, that pick can be used as a bargaining chip in a trade.
How does this trade impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Pacers.
