Trade Breakdown
76ers
76ers Send: Ben Simmons, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed, and Isiah Joe
76ers Receive: Patrick Beverly, Malik Beasley, Taurean Prince, Josh Okogie, 2023, 2025, and 2027 1st round picks
Why 76ers Do This: The 76ers do this because this is the most value they could get for Ben Simmons. They get a lockdown defender in Patrick Beverly, a 15-20 ppg scorer in Malik Beasley, and more young players and 1st round picks.
Timberwolves
Timberwolves Send: Patrick Beverly, Malik Beasley, Taurean Prince, Josh Okogie, 2023, 2025, and 2027 1st round picks.
Timberwolves Receive: Ben Simmons, Tyrese Maxey, Paul Reed, and Isiah Joe
Why Timberwolves Do This: You are probably wondering why the Timberwolves are giving SO MUCH for Ben Simmons. They do this because D'Angelo Russel and Karl Anthony Towns are good friends with Ben Simmons. Their goal will be to please Karl Anthony Towns so he does not leave.
P.s the picks are different in the description because of stepien rule reasons