Westbrook's uptick in play notwithstanding, his contract is preposterous given his slide down the league's hierarchy in recent years, and Philadelphia's brass is intimately familiar with Westbrook, with Daryl Morey and CEO Tad Brown both having worked with him in Houston.
To say the Lakers have nothing to offer might actually be overstating their position as a trade partner, unless you believe Davis or LeBron is inexplicably on the block.
Though Russell Westbrook has found his footing after a brutal start, LA's thin and old depth and Anthony Davis' up-and-down start have left them exposed, particularly when LeBron James has had to miss time due to injury. 500 in spite of the league's easiest schedule to date (for reference, the Sixers sit around middle of the pack in SOS rankings). The Lakers have had the more noteworthy struggles out of the gate, sitting at a decent-ish 15-13 but looking a mess on their way there, and barely scraping above. The shared DNA between the two teams is that, well, they've disappointed out of the gate, and so they find themselves in search of solutions with around a third of the regular season almost done. We've had refresher course after refresher course about the other five teams and what they have to offer, so at the very least we can be thankful for an opportunity to assess two new entrants to the race. The 76ers are currently asking teams for an All-Star-caliber player and/or multiple first-round draft picks for Simmons, sources said. Simmons has sought help from a personal mental health specialist and gave the 76ers’ team therapist permission to speak with his own therapist, sources said.īut it’s clear 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has his eyes set on a potential trade scenario to ship Simmons out of Philadelphia - whenever a rival team can meet his asking price. Simmons has yet to play this season after reporting late to the 76ers’ training camp and informing teammates, coaches and front-office officials that he is not mentally ready to rejoin the team on the floor and needs to receive help. The New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers are among the teams interested in Simmons, sources said, although it’s unclear how much traction Philadelphia truly has on any move. The 76ers are ramping up their efforts to spark multi-team trade scenarios to move Simmons, sources said, and a fresh pool of teams has emerged as potential destinations. NBA rumors: Ben Simmons trade market heating up as Sixers continue exploring options.Instant observations: Sixers score big victory over Warriors in primetime.Stephen Curry, Sixers wing credits his teammates After Matisse Thybulle's defensive showcase vs.And according to a new report from Shams Charania at The Athletic, two prominent teams on opposite coasts are circling the waters trying to get in the mix for Simmons.Īlongside a handful of teams we've addressed in some form or fashion over the last few months, the Knicks and Lakers were named as teams interested in Philadelphia's beleaguered star: With December 15th approaching, the Sixers will soon have a clear picture of all the teams in the hunt for Ben Simmons before the trade deadline.
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