The Brooklyn Nets’ forward and center Ben Simmons is likely to get traded to the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. James Harden wants to play for the Clippers, but the Sixers want the Clippers to include Terrance Mann in the deal, but the two parties are failing to find a middle ground. The Sixers do not want to lose their guard since the reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, might ask for a trade as well if Harden leaves. Who can be Harden’s replacement for the Clippers?
The LSU Tigers product played 42 games for the Nets last season and averaged 6.9 points, 6.1 assists, and 6.3 rebounds per game while shooting 56.6 percent from the field. The player declined lately, but he was one of the best defenders in the league once. The Clippers want to make a bet on the player. Can they land him in LA? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers involving Ben Simmons.
What would the Clippers offer for Ben Simmons?
The Clippers are expected to offer Norman Powell, Robert Covington, and Bones Hyland in exchange for the Nets’ #10 and a 2025 first-round pick. The Clippers had different plans this offseason, but those are unlikely to happen. They are signing replacements for the player they could not even acquire.
“I’m still fast, I could still jump high, I’m still strong so.”
Ben Simmons got his confidence back 🔥 pic.twitter.com/0ojomKo3SF
— BenMuse (@BenSimmons_Muse) October 13, 2023
Why would the Nets trade-off Ben Simmons?
The Nets’ financial books are messed and a huge reason for doing this deal is to make some space in the salary cap. They don’t have a lot of draft capital, but they are giving away one of their picks in this deal as well. But they are getting quality players; they can use Powell and Hyland, while Covington can be used as an asset.
BEN SIMMONS PRE GAME 👀‼️#NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/B4pKfM408r
— The Brooklyn Way (@Jersey2Brooklyn) October 10, 2023
Why would the Clippers like to sign Ben Simmons?
The Clippers were linked with James Harden this whole summer, but they have yet to land him. The trade looks a bit dicey and that is why the Clippers are choosing a safe option. They are getting a player they can slot in place of Harden, along with a first-round pick.
Will the Sixers let Harden go to the Clippers? How would the Nets line up next season? We’ll keep you updated.
