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If I'm not mistaken, there was a rumor already that Simmons are already in the trading block even before the playoffs begin. So Philly is already willing to let go of him, yes he has his good games when Joel is injured as he leads the team. But damn, his performance in the playoffs against the Hawks? He should really be developing his outside shooting as well and not just rely on attacking the basket and then getting an assists. No need to compare him to Lebron though, the media just hype him up.

LeBron and Ben have one thing that is kinda similar. They aren't that good in free throw shooting . Just Kidding.
A quick search on the google and you will see that there is some rumors regarding a 76ers-Heat trade that involves Simmons. I wonder which player will the Heat be willing to trade with Simmons.

You believe that he will improve but the teams in the league aren't believing in him anymore. They know more than us and they might know how Simmons is inside and outside the court. I have nothing against Ben but I'm just saying that his value is really low right now. Maybe many here hate Stephen A. but there is some text message that has been sent to him just days after the 76ers got eliminated by the Hawks telling that Simmons is being "baby-ed" by the team. You are working and yet you are getting baby-ed by the team? That isn't a good attitude.

His future is unpredictable. Many teams can't risk because of how he played. Ohh I remember yesterday when the Raptors declined the offer of 76ers that includes Simmons to VanVleet, Anunoby and picks. Now there is another team who declined the offer of 76ers again and that is the Spurs. Here is the proposed trade base on a post on Facebook.

Spurs will receive Ben Simmons
76ers will receive 4 1st round pick players, 3 pick swaps and a young player.

Take note this will depend on the draft and yet the Spurs declined it. That is how low the value of Simmons is right now that they are rejecting him even though the players involved are just players coming into the draft.
You can read more here: https://thespun.com/more/top-stories/nba-world-reacts-latest-ben-simmons-trade-rumors

Lol, but you are correct, there are a lot of comparisons between him and Lebron and saying that they play exactly the same. But that was old news, Ben can't shoot a three, heck even free throws. And now Sixers are trying to negotiate a good deal with him getting out of the team. It's pretty obvious that he has his worst playoffs last season. But I think that was the final straw for the Sixers and for sure he will be out regardless of which team he lands before the start of the new season.

Banish is such a harsh word. 
Is there really no future for Ben Simmons for him to be just thrown away?
He looks good attacking the basket, it's just the shooting that becomes the eyesore.
Embiid can shoot, he is big with humongous hands.
What if this will be the biggest regret the 76ers will make if ever they let him go?
It's difficult to look for a guy who can handle the ball as he does and at the same time with height. But he really needs to punish those who don't guard him at 3 point lane.

Improvement isn't even the start of what is wrong with Simmons. Dude had so many years to try to improve, he is not a rookie, and he is literally avoiding shooting threes. Look at Giannis for example, he is not a three point shooter and we all know it but he has at least not avoided shooting when he is left alone, if you give him the space dude at least shoots, does he make them? Not too many of the times but at least he shoots them which makes the defense at least be around.

Look at Simmons, you can leave him wide open at three and dude will just not even look at that chance, we all remember he didn't even did a layup and passed the ball instead, dude is just not looking to score at all, and that is a big problem. When they first competing, many people talked about how Giannis and Simmons could be rivals for years to come, now looking at them, Simmons is not worth half of Giannis.

Kyrie Irving has even started bashing his sponsors now. In an Instagram post today he mocked the latest Kyrie8 show design and urged his fans not to buy it, claiming he wasn’t involved in the design and marketing process. This guy is a cancer to everything he touches. I think the Nets would be wise to explore a trade for Westbrook and reunite the Thunder 3. I have my doubts as to whether Kyrie can be a part of another championship team.

And besides, he's not getting any younger if Dallas wanted to trade him,

Better to do it now while he's value still better to acquire another good super star, Luka needs a good tandem who can create big impact when he's not doing well or he's been the center of the defense, someone needs to step up, things that missing from KP during the playoffs.

That chemistry does not help them, and the team's success is sacrifice, if one man is the problem of the team, he should be traded and the team has to decide who to acquire in return for their high-paid player. KP has played 2 seasons already with the Dallas Mavericks, his stats are good with a 20 PPG average, but his impact is very low, especially in the playoffs.

I guess this is an ambiguous decision, but it's worth noting that the play-in tournament might be an additional opportunity for teams who will finish the regular season on 9/10th places like it was this year. For example, the Grizzlies were able to reach the playoff, although they finished the regular season in 9th place.

Sounds today like Ben Simmons is trying to end up in Miami with the Heat. The Sixers are trying to get him to Washington for Beal or to banish him to Toronto for punishment. It will be interesting to see what happens. A couple years ago people were saying Ben Simmons was the next LeBron James and now they don’t even want him in Philly. Life comes at you fast…

If there's no jealousy between these two guys will they can create good chemistry together in next season but it seems that this will take time as KP seems doesn't like the idea that Luka is the main guy on Mavs, but if they can adjust unto this situation and they can work  without issues in  the court provably  this  Duo is dangerous next season as I think KP is now fully recovered  from the injury what he gotten. But if things will fall even if they try to create  a good chemistry with both  stars maybe its good to let go KP and find another star which is willing to adjust on the given role.

They are perfect together, right? It's just that chemistry that walls their greatness. I can imagine KP will have his shine moments while Luka going off night and vice versa. They are both young and that's their main problem. Maybe they need a veteran in their group to bring them together. Somebody with a long playoffs and Finals experience. Who could that be? 

For those who are excited to know when NBA will start again. Here is the schedule.
https://www.nba.com/news/play-in-tournament-returns-for-2021-22-season
Yes, the play-in tournament will stay as of the article. It was agreed by both (NBPA National Basketball Players Association) and NBA. More games means more bets. 

I also would like him to stay as a Maverick, there was a lot of hype when he join the team, maybe the injuries just really hounded him that's why his numbers is going down. I'm pretty sure him and Luka can work it out, adjust to each other and then play as 1-2 for the Dallas.

I think he knows that it is Luka's team, but maybe it is more of a health issue for him that chemistry with Luka or other team members.

Let's have a look at the most interesting free agents of 2021-22 season because while some of the most important NBA players are busy with the Olympics, the transfer market never stops.
As roster-shuffling time approaches, these free agents could be among the ones to watch.
https://www.nba.com/news/12-most-intriguing-free-agents-ahead-of-2021-22-season
To clarify, a free agent is a player who is not under contract with any team and therefore can sign with anyone or it can refer to players who are under contract at a given time of the season but are allowed to solicit offers from other teams.

KP does not need to think of getting out, he will just be traded anyway as his number has gone down and he is not so effective as expected by the management. Luka will remain, he will be paired with a star player that will develop good chemistry with him and the team.

I guess the Nets has to pay the price last season, they have sacrifice so many players and future drafts just to get the 3 to work and hope for a championship, but injuries prevented them.

For KP, he should understand that it is Luka's team and no matter what he should really work in tandem with him. Or if he wanted out, then that's fine, Dallas could get another one that will help Luka. I think Hardaway has already found his play in the rotation already, just another play that is willing to sacrifice and produce numbers for them.

If it's effective in the long run then KP should give way. Luka is not failing them. He looks like a ball hog but checking the stats, his assists have a good percentage.

Mark Cuban pointed out before that Luka and KP weren't on good terms outside the court. They gave time for these 2 players to somehow build good chemistry but still, it's not that good. It was the same case when Jason Terry joined the Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki seems to don't like these guy. But looked at them, they worked together to bring a championship to Mavericks.

Will it happen to Luka and KP? The latter need to understand that Luka is the main guy on the Mavericks. He just needs to cooperate. Personally, I like him to stay.

He will surely improve, I believe in that, and actually, it's not hard for him to train especially his FT shooting as he is a talented player. If Giannis has improved his free throw shooting a bit, I think Simmons can also do his. Maybe, he needs to play with other teams where he will not only be a shadow of the main superstar because 76ers already have Embiid which I believe not a good team player.

Not aware of the Luka and KP thingy inside the Mavs, but definitely we have seen them in the playoffs and I would say that it is showing in the games wherein KP wil just pass the ball and doesn't want to shoot. But in any case, the management should step in and make this two a great player and Dallas in the contention for the playoffs next year or even land in the top 3 in the West. I know it's difficult because there are a lot of good teams. But Luka has proven himself already that he can carry the Dallas, he just needed another supporting cast and KP could fill that one up nicely.

Not to brag but I would bite my tongue this time because the guy is still young and he would improve if he do so. There's too many room for improvement for him but it isn't impossible of he puts effort and doesn't mean what he does in the the past that he will still have the same future.

There will be too many rumors circulating right now and it's just better to avoid the hype because even the Nets superteam hasn't gone much this season - all for hype and deals.