Yeah, this is an abomination of a trade. Where do I even begin?

For the Celtics, you a get a center that you so desperately need, plus a flyer on Beal, and in return, have to give up a second with no value, a bottom 5 first in a weak draft class, and of course, Anfernee Simons. He started out slow but has managed to succeed to an extent in Boston. That being said, he's not some superstar, and it's questionable if Boston would be willing to match or even increase his salary for his next contract. So, while it might be a slight overpay on Boston's end, I think they'd be willing to go for it.

For the Timberwolves, this is a no-brainer. They have to give up a disappointing Dillingham, a backup center in Naz, and salary filler, plus four seconds, most bad, but of course, the Pacers second this year is valuable. But in return, they get a solid backup center in Bona and JAMES HARDEN. It's disgusting how little they're giving up in this trade, but they literally have no firsts to trade, so I guess this is it.

For the Clippers, you sell high on a 36yo James Harden. To reiterate, 36 years old. God knows how much more he's got in the tank at this level, so it could definitely be a smart move in hindsight. For Harden and Beal, they get an exciting piece in Simons, who they'd hope on more usage can go back to his Portland production. They also get to take a flyer on Dillingham and hope in a new environment with more playing time, he could turn into something. Plus, they get some expiring money and a boatload of picks, even if most of them suck. Is it the best possible return on the market for Harden, I'm not sure. But, it's certainly not half bad.

Last but not least, the 76ers. Somehow, out of every team here, they feel like the least likely to do this trade. They're giving up a backup center playing around 15 minutes a night for them, just to get the goat Joe Ingles and some low seconds. Maybe more draft capital needs to be thrown in. Realistically, this could be any team. I just needed to send a player under 2 million to the Timberwolves so they aren't gutting their entire roster for one player. Bona seems good for them, but he's also good for the 76ers. Maybe an extra second or two would be reasonable. I'm honestly not sure.

With so many teams involved in this deal, there could be a million reasons any of them could say no. It seems fun at the very least. Let me know what you think!