The NBA trade deadline is just about two weeks away and the Philadelphia 76ers continue to be the main talking point in trade discussions around the league, specifically because of the situation at hand with Ben Simmons.
Ever since the 76ers lost to the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season, Simmons has not been an active member of this organization and both he and the Sixers’ front-office have caused a lot of drama within Philadelphia.
There have been ongoing discussions dating back to before the start of the 2021-22 season with teams expressing interest in Ben Simmons, but Daryl Morey and the 76ers’ front-office remain firm on their asking price for the three-time All-Star.
The 76ers are wanting an All-Star-level talent and one that can help them contend for a championship right now in exchange for Ben Simmons, but this asking price has been hard to meet in regards to the teams who have shown a level of interest in Simmons over the last few months.
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The Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves have all expressed interest in a Ben Simmons trade with the 76ers since November, but none of these five teams appear to have the kind of value the Sixers are wanting right now.
In a recent report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, both the Atlanta Hawks and Sacramento Kings have been the two teams most engaged in trade talks with the 76ers leading up to the trade deadline.
