There was some weird ambient energy on social media earlier this Monday morning regarding a Ben Simmons to Toronto trade. I don’t quite know how it got started — or perhaps I don’t want to know, lest I be consumed in a fiery blaze of hot takes, trade rumours, and innuendo — but it caught my attention because I just couldn’t figure out why the Raptors would still be involved.
Now, I should preface this all with a statement of facts and personal feelings: Ben Simmons is a good basketball player. He might even be a great one — even if he has the yips and is clearly shook at the moment.