4 three-team NBA trades involving Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris

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4 three-team NBA trades involving Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris: Atlanta Hawks and Dallas Mavericks

Admittedly, part of the allure of this trade is reuniting best friends Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic as teammates on the Dallas Mavericks. Dallas bringing in Harris and Paul Reed is a way to reposition the roster at the cost of Tim Hardaway Jr. and Dwight Powell. Harris would be in a position to be a third-option, something he should be much more comfortable doing.

For the Sixers, the amount of theoretical shooting they add in this deal is astounding, providing them with the sort of depth they need to be a true championship contender.

John Collins is an All-Star-caliber player and has hit at least 39 percent of his three-point attempts per game for three consecutive seasons, in addition to everything else he brings to the table.

Danilo Gallinari has regressed in many ways, but he is still lights out from distance. Before this season, Hardaway had posted consecutive seasons shooting 39 percent behind the arc. Cam Reddish is hitting a career-high 37.9 percent from distance this year.

For the Hawks, as costly as this will be, they get Ben Simmons. His fit alongside Trae Young and Clint Capela, for differing reasons, on the offensive side is complicated.

However, the point of attack defense is more than worth it for them to bring him in and figure out the rest later. Shake Milton is a worthy bench player to bring in, and Powell rounds out the financial requirements.