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Philadelphia 76ers: 7 players Daryl Morey could trade Ben Simmons for

By David Esser

PORTLAND, OREGON - JUNE 03: CJ McCollum #3 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
PORTLAND, OREGON - JUNE 03: CJ McCollum #3 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers react in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets during Round 1, Game 6 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on June 03, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) /
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Philadelphia 76ers Bradley Beal
May 31, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) dribbles up the court during game four against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Bradley Beal, Washington Wizards

Yet another player whom fans have been continuously hurling into the “NBA trade machine” over the past nine months, Bradley Beal is likely going to be in trade discussions a whole lot this offseason. The acquisition of Russell Westbrook failed to put the Wizards over the hump, leaving Washington in an awkward position moving forward. They’ve desperately tried to surround Beal with talent over the past few seasons, but to little avail. The Davis Bertans contract is a disaster, and recent first-round pick Deni Advija did not have a productive rookie season.

Whether they want to admit it or not, Washington should finally start listening to offers for Beal.

Similar to McCollum, you can make the argument that Beal doesn’t push the needle for Philadelphia. He has no real winning experience to his name, and has spent a majority of his career playing behind the likes of John Wall. While he’s undoubtedly taken a step forward in his development over the past few seasons, he was still pretty easily handled in the postseason by the Philadelphia 76ers themselves.

Beal isn’t the greatest of defenders or distributors, he really just relies on his scoring ability.

Hypothetically moving Simmons for Beal once again really leans into that idea that all Embiid needs is a high-scoring guard alongside him to succeed.