3 trades that send Ben Simmons to the Memphis Grizzlies

In recent days, it’s become clear the Memphis Grizzlies have made Kyle Anderson and Dillon Brooks available in the trade market, according to Chris Fedor of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

One of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA is that an impending divorce is coming between Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers. The 76ers have made it known that they will need high value in return.

What’s not know is if the 76ers value short-term success over long-term prospects and draft picks. In either scenario, the Memphis Grizzlies could be prepared to make a legitimate offer to bring Ben Simmons to Memphis.

There are a few scenarios that could bring Ben Simmons to the Memphis Grizzlies, should they elect to throw their name into the Simmons Sweepstakes. The cost will be significant and some Grizzlies fans may not be willing to pay the price to bring a star-like Ben Simmons to Memphis.

As we’ve seen throughout the history of the Memphis Grizzlies, the city is just simply not a free agent destination– for a variety of reasons. Historically, the Grizzlies have had to build the team through either the NBA draft or the trade market to bring talent to Memphis.

Is Ben Simmons the type of player the Memphis Grizzlies should push all their assets into the middle of the table?

In acquiring Ben Simmons, the Memphis Grizzlies would be receiving a three-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA Defensive player, and a 2019-20 All-NBA player.

Simmons is a player that can do just about everything but consistently knock down jump shots. But, you can imagine he would be an electrifying player when paired with Ja Morant– someone who has shown he can bring the best out of players.

Simmons, the 2017-18 NBA Rookie of the Year, averaged 14.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game last season.

Do you think Simmons would be worth acquiring for the Memphis Grizzlies? Here are some scenarios to consider.