As a Celtics fan-- I want Ben Simmons in Boston.

This is the only way I see him coming and it isn't too realistic.

• PHILADELPHIA Gives up a lot to upgrade from Simmons-- who may be the most hated player in Philly to Lillard. Lillard and Embiid give the 76er's two legit MVP candidates who actually compliment each other.

• PORTLAND This is full re-build for the Trailblazers. If they end up trading Lillard (big if) they are getting a lot back. 2 promising rookies-- Wiseman and Maxey. 5 first round picks-- including the #7 pick in this year's draft. a few second round picks. two vets who can very likely be traded at the trade deadline for more future assets.

• BOSTON They get Ben Simmons-- a perfect fit for their offense. This kills their cap flexibility for a long time but it leaves them with three great young players about to hit their prime: Brown, Tatum and Simmons. Being able to keep their young players is a plus. Likely-- would have to include Nesmith, Langford, RW3 or Payton Pritchard in any trade.

• GOLDEN STATE GSW has about a three year window. The chances that the #7 or #14 pick are going to come in and contribute right away are very long. If they are-- they are likely going to be high floor / low ceiling players. They get three players that can come in and contribute to their playoff rotation.

Unfortunately-- I think the Warriors may be able to get a much better deal for Wiseman and #7. They are limited by their cap space-- so, it would be very hard to bring in either Lillard or Simmons without giving up Wiggins-- who while likely the third best of the three-- fits very well in Oakland.