In a recent article waxing poetic on the Golden State Warriors’ roster situation in advance of Feb. 8’s trade deadline, The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson II unexpectedly roped the Philadelphia 76ers into the conversation — in a big, big way.
According to Thompson ($), some believe Ben Simmons is the best possible return in a potential D’Angelo Russell trade. While Thompson also mentioned the Warriors’ skepticism about a Ben Simmons-Draymond Green fit, the concept of a Russell-Simmons swap is on the table.
The Sixers should have zero interest.