SI.com · Sep 21, 2021
Roundtable: What’s Next For Ben Simmons, Sixers?
Ben Simmons reportedly won’t attend Sixers training camp next week and doesn’t intend to play for the franchise ever again. What should Philadelphia do next? Where will Simmons be playing on opening night? Our staff weighs in.
Which team would be the best fit for Ben Simmons?
Chris Mannix: Portland. This is easy. The Sixers want Lillard, but they should settle for McCollum, a high scoring guard who would complement Embiid and play well off of Tyrese Maxey. Portland's anemic defense gets a boost with Simmons and Lillard gets a new backcourt mate, one who can guard four positions and take ball handling pressure off of him. It's not perfect, but it works for both sides.