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When Ben Simmons trade discussions began this offseason, most proposals were formed around one idea: the Sixers would be able to flip Simmons (and perhaps other assets) for a player that immediately bolstered the team’s championship odds.
After months of the drawn-out Simmons saga, it’s clear that assumption is no longer correct. Here are three reasons the Sixers should stop chasing stars for the time being and instead use Simmons to stock up on future draft picks.
3 reasons to trade Simmons for picks: There are no stars currently on the table
As the NBA offseason has progressed, the list of players available in a Simmons deal has shortened considerably.