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NBA Trade Rumors: 76ers Have Made Ben Simmons Available In Trade Talks For James Harden

Nico Martinez
Dec 17, 2020
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By all accounts, the Philadelphia 76ers were not willing to trade either of their two stars in a deal for Rockets guard James Harden. New Sixers GM Daryl Morey made it earlier this offseason that he is invested in giving the Embiid/Simmons duo another chance to succeed.

But today, according to a new report by The Athletic’s Shams Charania, it seems the Sixers may have changed their minds on who, exactly, they’re willing to give up for the Beard.

The Philadelphia 76ers have made Ben Simmons available in some packages with the Houston Rockets for James Harden, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Conversations aren't fluid as of now.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 17, 2020

The news comes as a shock for many, as it was believed Simmons was untouchable in trade talks. The 2x All-Star, who turned 24 in July, is one of the league’s brightest young players and a core member of the Sixers organization.

https://twitter.com/PopePondexter_/status/1339714370151084032

It should also be noted that, in a response to the report, team President Daryl Morey has come out and denied Simmons is available.

In response, 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium: “We are not trading Ben Simmons — he is an important part of our future.” https://t.co/W6T7HQjjoP

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 18, 2020

As a 24-year-old with superstar potential, Ben is the best return the Rockets could possibly hope for.

For the Sixers, swapping Ben for Harden means going all-in on their pursuit of a title. Harden, 31, isn’t on the same timeline as Simmons. But with Embiid, he would almost certainly be a better fit and Philadephia could emerge as serious title contenders in the East.

Needless to say, it’s a huge moment for both teams and the NBA as a whole. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out in the end.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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