March 2021 Philadelphia Sixers Wiretap

76ers Remain Uninterested In Trading Ben Simmons For CJ McCollum

Jul 30, 2021 1:30 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to seek Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Ben Simmons and are not prepared to settle for CJ McCollum.

There were suggestions this week that the 76ers were warming to the idea of trading for McCollum, who would give the team perimeter shot creation in the halfcourt.

Based on the reported trade offers the 76ers made leading up the draft, they are in no rush to resolve the future of Simmons.

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Tags: Ben Simmons, C.J. McCollum, Philadelphia Sixers, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Warriors Reject 76ers' Offer Of Ben Simmons For Wiseman, Wiggins, Nos. 7, 14, Two Future Firsts

Jul 29, 2021 4:28 PM

The Golden State Warriors have rejected an offer from the Philadelphia 76ers of Ben Simmons for James Wiseman, Andrew Wiggins, Nos. 7 and 14 in the 2021 draft, along with two future first round picks.

Golden State reportedly quickly turned down the offer from Philadelphia.

One league executive said the Sixers are making “totally outlandish offers.”

There have been reports of the Sixers requesting similarly large trade packages from the the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs. 

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Tags: Ben Simmons, James Wiseman, Andrew Wiggins, Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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76ers Acquire 53rd Pick From Pelicans For Cash

Jul 29, 2021 1:39 PM

The Philadelphia 76ers have traded for the 53rd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Sixers will send cash to the Pelicans to complete the trade.

This pick was originally acquired by New Orleans from the Dallas Mavericks as part of the JJ Redick deal at the 2021 trade deadline.

The Pelicans were one of the most likely teams to make a trade, or multiple trades, involving second round picks at the draft. This selection was one of four second rounders that New Orleans had to start the day.

For the 76ers, this trade represents some future planning. Philadelphia has been rumored to be pursuing several veteran point guards in free agency. As the Sixers are well over the cap, any free agent addition would come via sign-and-trade. That would make Philadelphia subject to the hard cap. Having an additional pick gives the 76ers some less-expensive roster-filler for their bench.

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Tags: New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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Ben Simmons 'In Step' With Philadelphia's Attempts To Trade Him

Jul 28, 2021 9:44 PM

Ben Simmons and his agent Rich Paul "are in step with" a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, sources tell ESPN.

The 76ers canvass the league in hopes of a trade involving Simmons.

While draft night gives teams more optionality in consummating a major trade, talks could continue well into the offseason.

Simmons is a three-time All-Star, one-time All-NBA Third Team selection and a two-time All-Defensive First Team selection. 

"They're asking for a lot, almost a Harden-esque type package of All-Star player, draft picks, pick swaps," said Adrian Wojnarowski on The Jump

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Tags: Ben Simmons, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Ben Simmons Increasingly Likely To Be Traded

Jul 28, 2021 10:23 AM

It's becoming increasingly likely that Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers will be traded. Teams in the mix for Simmons include the Miami Heat, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards, among others.

Washington remains in a bit of a holding pattern, as Bradley Beal debates his future with the team. If Beal requests a trade, that could open the door for a Simmons acquisition for the Wizards.

The availability of Damian Lillard, who is also reportedly mulling a trade request, could factor into a Simmons trade as well. Once there is clarity on either Beal or Lillard, it's expected the Simmons market will develop.

Philadelphia has considered a Simmons trade since he struggled in the 2021 playoffs. His fit alongside Joel Embiid has never come together as hoped for. With over $146 million owed to Simmons over the next four seasons, the Sixers are now considering moving him to retool their roster around Embiid.

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Tags: Ben Simmons, Miami Heat, Philadelphia Sixers, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Kyle Lowry Seeking Three-Year, $90M Deal

Jul 27, 2021 1:52 PM

Kyle Lowry is seeking a three-year, $90 million contract in free agency, sources tell Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia inquirer.

The New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat are expected to pursue Lowry in free agency. The 76ers, Heat and Lakers sought a trade for Lowry at last season's deadline and he then sought a two-year extension worth at least $25 million per year.

The 76ers and Lakers would need to acquire Lowry via a sign-and-trade deal. Ben Simmons makes $33 million next season, which would help the 76ers and Toronto Raptors facilitate a deal. 

“If there’s a sign-and-trade [with the Sixers] that can be done that can get him there, and he gets $25 to $30 million, he will consider it,” a source said.

The Knicks are believed to be preparing a two-year deal between $20 million and $30 million per season. 

 

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Tags: Kyle Lowry, Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Philadelphia Sixers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Raptors Have Had Most Serious Ben Simmons Trade Talks With 76ers To Date

Jul 27, 2021 8:21 AM

The Philadelphia 76ers continue to maintain hope of trading Ben Simmons in a package to the Portland Trail Blazers for Damian Lillard, but discussions continue with other teams.

According to Bleacher Report, talks between the Sixers and the Toronto Raptors are considered to be the most advanced of any that have been had on Simmons. Philadelphia is interested in acquiring Kyle Lowry from the Raptors, as they were at last season's trade deadline.

"The overwhelming expectation around the NBA remains that Philadelphia will trade Simmons before the start of training camp," writes Jake Fischer at Bleacher Report.

Simmons is signed through the 24-25 season and will make $40.3 million in the final season.

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Tags: Ben Simmons, Kyle Lowry, Philadelphia Sixers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Ben Simmons Trade Believed To Be Inevitable But Could Wait Until Preseason

Jul 26, 2021 11:23 AM

A trade of Ben Simmons by the Philadelphia 76ers is considered "inevitable" by sources, but it could drag out until the preseason.

The 76ers are seeking a package that includes a point guard for Simmons and more teams are interested than have been reported due to a weaker than usual free agency class.

Sources believe teams interested in Simmons will operate with more urgency closer to the season.

Damian Lillard, Kyle Lowry and Bradley Beal are considered the most enticing trade options for the 76ers.

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Tags: Ben Simmons, Philadelphia Sixers, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Popeye Jones Could Join Nuggets' Coaching Staff

Jul 26, 2021 8:01 AM

Popeye Jones has emerged as a strong candidate to join the coaching staff of Michael Malone with the Denver Nuggets.

Jones has been an assistant coach in the NBA since 2010 with the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers.

Jones also previously played for the Nuggets.

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Bradley Beal Considering Trade Request Before Draft

Jul 24, 2021 1:39 PM

Bradley Beal is considering requesting a trade from the Washington Wizards before Thursday's draft. Beal is set to enter the final season of his existing contract with the Wizards.

"He knows he has to make a decision before the draft," one source with direct knowledge of Beal's thinking told Bleacher Report.

While Beal has been adamant he wants to remain with the Wizards, a second source described the situation as now fluid.

If Beal were to request a trade, he would want to end up with a team with an established winning environment. Beal doesn't have a list of preferred destinations, but he would welcome a trade to the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat or Philadelphia 76ers. 

"Beal's the guy right now," one assistant general manager said. "The one guy that could be available, that could help you win the whole thing."

A trade during the week of the draft is helpful for all parties considering the known quantity of draft position as opposed to future picks.

"It's just so much easier to make a deal when you know what the draft picks are, as opposed to future picks," another high-ranking team official said.

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Tags: Bradley Beal, Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Philadelphia Sixers, Washington Wizards, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Warriors Unlikely To Trade For Ben Simmons

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76ers Gauge Trade Market Of Ben Simmons, Seek All-Star In Return

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76ers Open To Trading Away 28th Overall Pick In Draft

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Reggie Bullock To Receive Interest From Knicks, Celtics, 76ers, Lakers

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Kings 'Highly Unlikely' To Trade De'Aaron Fox

Jason Anderson/Sacramento Bee

Cavs, Pacers, Wolves, Kings, Raptors Interested In Trading For Ben Simmons

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76ers Open Up Ben Simmons Trade Talks

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Tad Brown Hired To Become CEO Of 76ers, Devils

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Wolves Plan On Pursuing Trade For Ben Simmons

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