Sacramento Kings, Ben Simmons (Photo: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)
The madness of the off-season seems to be dying down—few notable players are yet to sign, and roster spots are filling up quickly. Nevertheless, trade talks are in perpetuity. The newsworthy name right now is Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons, a three-time all-star who ranked second in Defensive Player of the Year voting in 2020-21. Without any prior context, a move to get Simmons on the Sacramento Kings may seem like a no-brainer—who doesn’t want a hyper-athletic, 6-foot-11 playmaker with a penchant for defense?