The NBA trade deadline continues to inch closer and closer while the Philadelphia 76ers and Ben Simmons still are nowhere closer to a conclusion being reached in the ongoing standoff.

The 76ers took a nosedive in the Eastern Conference standings after Joel Embiid was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocol. Most of their key players ended up being added to the list, too. However, they have climbed back to being sixth but still need a co-star alongside Joel Embiid.

One team that has managed to persevere despite recently not having their superstar is the Memphis Grizzlies, who went 10-2 in the 12 game span that Ja Morant was sidelined due to an ankle injury. Now, the team ranks fourth in the Western Conference. Imagine if they made a splash at the NBA trade deadline?

Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder remains in a long-term rebuild with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coming off a Western Conference Player of the Week Award.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: These 4 Teams Continue To Be Linked To Ben Simmons Trade Rumors

There will be a lot of attention placed on Ben Simmons as the NBA trade deadline approaches. It just remains to be seen whether the 76ers will be able to receive trade offers enticing enough to put an end to the situation.

Let’s take a look at a blockbuster NBA trade scenario that involves the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder that includes notable players such as Ben Simmons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Tyrese Maxey.