As we inch closer to the start of the 2021-22 NBA season, we also inch closer to a possible Ben Simmons trade. For what seems like forever now, the 76ers have been looking to trade Simmons, but they have been unable to find a deal that is favorable to them. 

The reason for this is because Daryl Morey and the Sixers’ front-office want an All-Star-level talent in return for any trade involving Ben Simmons.

The 76ers absolutely should want this kind of value, as Simmons has a chance to still grow into one of the best two-way superstars in the league, but no team has been willing to part ways with their All-Star this close to the season. 

Philadelphia is kind of stuck right now in terms of what they can do with Ben Simmons and with him currently holding out, this team could really take a hit early on in the season.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs, and surprisingly, the Detroit Pistons have all expressed interest in Simmons, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The Pistons recently drafted Cade Cunningham, first overall this offseason and they have high expectations for him being their point guard of the future, but pairing him early on in his career with a versatile, athletic All-Star like Ben Simmons could be something to watch in the Eastern Conference. 

Do the Pistons have the ability to pull off what would be a shocking trade in the NBA? Let’s take a look at what Detroit could possibly offer up for the 3x All-Star from Philly.