Ben Simmons probably won't be continuing his career in the Motor City, but not for a lack of trying from the Detroit Pistons and head decision-maker Troy Weaver.
According to Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer, the Pistons offered the Philadelphia 76ers a trade package for the absent three-time All-Star consisting of Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, Kelly Olynyk and a first-round pick, one quickly rebuffed by Daryl Morey.
The Pistons' package of Grant, Saddiq Bey, Kelly Olynyk and a first-round pick, for example, was not met with much enthusiasm by Philadelphia brass, league sources told B/R.
Detroit's proposed deal for Ben Simmons could very well be among the most attractive Philadelphia receives before the trade deadline comes and goes on Feb. 10. But Morey has remained steadfast in his desire to acquire an All-Star-caliber player in any Simmons trade, and recent reporting suggests the Sixers will be comfortable letting this ongoing drama drag into the offseason.
Grant has emerged as arguably the hottest name on the trade market. The Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trail Blazers, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers have all shown interest in the 27-year-old, according to Bleacher Report.
Jerami Grant, eligible for a four-year, $112 million extension this summer, is averaging 20.1 points and 4.8 rebounds this season on below-average efficiency. Still, his ability to score at all three levels and capably defend superstar wings makes Grant an eminently attractive trade target for teams hoping to reach a higher plane of championship contention in both 2021-22 and going forward.
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