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Chicago Bulls: Atlantic Division trade deal possibilities

By Aaron Peterson

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 06: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers moves against Shaquille Harrison #3 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 06: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers moves against Shaquille Harrison #3 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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With rumors that the 76ers are not happy with Joel Embiid’s fit with Ben Simmons, it is possible that Philadelphia parts ways with the all-star guard this summer.

In what would be a blockbuster deal, the 76ers would haul in the 7th overall selection in this year’s draft along with two former top-ten picks. As great as Ben Simmons has been for Philadelphia, the team could look to find a player more complimentary to Joel Embiid. In addition, if the 76ers felt that Simmons was not an ideal fit, they could save themselves from getting in a sticky cap situation when it comes time to pay Simmons next summer.

As for Chicago, giving up this much could seem like a massive price to pay for a point guard who can’t shoot the basketball to save his life. However, Simmons is only 22 years old and has the potential to be a generational talent if he finds a jumper.

Even if he doesn’t ever learn to shoot, the Bulls would be acquiring an extremely young all star at a position of need. Chicago also acquires the 24th pick in the draft in this deal, which the team could use to take a big man to replace Wendell Carter.

This trade is a bit of a stretch for both teams, however this type of move could change the trajectory of this franchise from a perennial lottery team to a threat in the Eastern Conference. Building a championship team takes big risks, and this is one of those opportunities.

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