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Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 trades for Ben Simmons

ByDylan Jackson|
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers could be a Minnesota Timberwolves trade target. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Minnesota Timberwolves could get even more creative with their package for Simmons. Here, they would involve a third team – the Oklahoma City Thunder. They package Jarrett Culver and a future second-round pick so that OKC can send a first-round pick to Philadelphia, aiding the Ben Simmons deal.

Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 trades to acquire Ben Simmons

Here, the 76ers get three role players and a future pick from the Phoenix Suns – which isn’t a bad package considering where Simmons’s value is right now. But considering he was involved in talks for James Harden just a few months ago – it is quite the fall.

Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Gersson Rosas would be buying low in this scenario – like, really low. I understand that McDaniels is a promising asset – but it’s important to remember that he averaged less than seven points per game last season for one of the worst teams in the league. As I’ve stated, you have to give up something of value to gain something of value, and getting a starting lineup of D’Angelo Russell-Anthony Edwards-Josh Okogie-Ben Simmons-Karl-Anthony Towns would absolutely be worth it – especially if Rosas is able to improve upon the depth outside of that core.

Losing the floor spacing that Malik Beasley brings would be a tough loss – but again, getting the type of defender and playmaker that Simmons in comparison to what it costs would be an absolute steal.

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