5 teams that should trade for Collin Sexton
By John Buhler
Atlantic. Philadelphia 76ers. 93. Scouting Report. East. 3. player. Pick Analysis
The Philadelphia 76ers might part with Ben Simmons in a blockbuster deal
What the Eastern Conference semifinals loss to the Atlanta Hawks means for the Philadelphia 76ers is that they have to trade point forward Ben Simmons. “The Process” may continue, or it may have died, whatever. It really does not matter at this point. What does matter is the 76ers need to go all-in on Joel Embiid being their star and trade Simmons away for a better offensive fit.
Simmons could play opposite of Garland no problem. He could be the primary ball-handler while Garland gets some rest off-ball. Simmons would make the Cavaliers better defensively, and would just be a better overall roster fit than he ever has in Philadelphia. As for Sexton, he is not going to be a liability at the free-throw line or pass up easy buckets late in NBA playoff games at home.
The only issue with trading Sexton to Philadelphia for Simmons is the 76ers would get better offers for him. For example, they could make a deal for Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum straight up, without asking for more compensation. Simply put, Philadelphia has every reason to ask for a pick or another asset alongside Sexton in a blockbuster trade for Simmons.
Philadelphia may appear desperate, but the 76ers are more equipped to run it back than others.