Ben Simmons trades rumors: 76ers asked Blazers for three 1st round picks, draft trades | Launderer report

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The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly asked the Portland Trail Blazers for three first-round picks and three trade-pick options as part of a trade deal for point guard Ben Simmons.

Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic reported details of the Sixers’ proposal on Friday, which was rejected by the Blazers:

Simmons did not report for the start of 76ers training camp last month and has made it clear that he “never intends to play another game for the franchise,” according to ESPN. Adrien Wojnarowski.

The two sides have continued to pull their heels together in recent weeks.

Simmons has stayed away from the organization as she prepares for the 2021-22 season, while the Sixers front office has shown no sign of her willingness to treat the triple All-Star for less than what he believes to be fair market value despite the potential to enter the campaign at less than full power.

Several NBA sources told Keith Pompey the Philadelphia Investigator when the saga began, the 76ers will have “tough times” to secure their preferred comeback given the circumstances.

“The kid said he wasn’t coming back,” said an executive. “I’m not giving you what you ask for. They really ruined everything.

That’s not to say there isn’t some level of product interest in the 25-year-old LSU, who has been named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team each of the past two years.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors recently checked Simmons’ availability, per Pompey.

Meanwhile, the 76ers have placed the $ 8.25 million owed last week under the goaltender’s contract in escrow and plan to deduct about $ 360,000 from that account as a fine for every game it takes. ‘he’s missing outside the squad, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Bobby. Brands.

So far, there’s no indication that a trade is imminent, and it looks like if the Sixers aren’t willing to lower their asking price, the stare could last a good chunk of the regular season.

Philadelphia begins the campaign on October 20 when she visits the New Orleans Pelicans.