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NBA Trades: 2 blockbuster Ben Simmons three-team trades

By Jack Simone

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 31: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Four of the Eastern Conference first round series at Capital One Arena on May 31, 2021 in Washington, DC. 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 Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – APRIL 09: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans is defended by Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter of an NBA game at Smoothie King Center on April 09, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana, NBA Trades, Ben Simmons, Ben Simmons trade. 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

NBA Trades: Three-team Ben Simmons trades – Atlanta Hawks and New Orleans Pelicans

76ers receive: Brandon Ingram, Lou Williams

Hawks receive: Ben Simmons, Garrett Temple

Pelicans receive: Cameron Reddish, Kevin Huerter, Danilo Gallinari, 2022 First-Round Pick (vis ATL), 2024 First-Round Pick (via PHI)

Brandon Ingram can be easily argued as a top-25 player in the NBA, and with how bad the New Orleans Pelicans have looked this season, he might just be on the trade block.

While it’s not likely, there’s always a chance the Pelicans want to reset a little bit. This deal would see them get off of his contract, free up cap space, and add two talented young players.

Kevin Huerter is a sharpshooter who would play well next to Zion Williamson, and Cameron Reddish is Williamson’s old teammate from Duke. They’d pair nicely, too.

Philadelphia would add Ingram and Lou Williams in this deal. Ingram’s shot creation would be a welcomed addition, as he could provide Joel Embiid some more relief.

He would slot in nicely at the three. Williams would be a sparkplug off the bench in his return to Philadelphia, giving them some more guard depth.

Lastly, the Hawks would get Ben Simmons and Garrett Temple. Temple would simply shore up some of the depth they would lose in the trade, while Simmons would (obviously) be the real prize.

Simmons would help patch up Atlanta’s horrendous defense. He could play the forward position and cover the opposing team’s best player.