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To quote the Joker: “And. Here. We. Go.” According to Shams Charania of The Athletic ($), the Sixers have “opened up” trade conversations around 24-year-old Ben Simmons. The threshold, as of now, is at least another All-Star caliber player.
As expected, Daryl Morey has set a high bar for teams interested in acquiring Simmons. He’s a former All-NBA and two-time All-Defensive player, with three All-Star games and a Rookie of the Year award on his resume. He’s also under contract through 2025, which means he will spend the prime of his career with whichever team lands him.