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Report: Sixers “hoping for an opportunity” to land Damian Lillard

We have yet to reach the full conclusion of the 2020-21 NBA season, as we only know one of the two teams matching up in the Finals. That, however, hasn’t stopped constant trade rumors circulating around the NBA over the past few weeks. Today we’ve been given yet another small Sixers tidbit into what will likely be a very busy offseason.

The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor recently put out a piece detailing the LA Clippers and the challenges that lie ahead for them after being eliminated by the Phoenix Suns. Within this piece he mentioned Ben Simmons — who has been a huge subject for mock trades — and the Clippers potentially being a landing spot, along with some other news surrounding superstar Damian Lillard:

“There’s also Ben Simmons, the Sixers All-Star who spends nearly all of his off time in Los Angeles and would add a much-needed playmaking dimension to the Clippers.