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Golden State Warriors: Trading for Ben Simmons doesn’t make much sense

By Nathan Beighle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a foul call in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 18: Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts to a foul call in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets during game three of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on April 18, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors and Ben Simmons are a combo that has been getting some buzz, but the two uniting really wouldn’t make much sense.

There’s no denying this could be an interesting offseason for the Golden State Warriors. They’ll have their options with Ben Simmons, Victor Oladipo, Myles Turner, Bradley Beal, and Joel Embiid all being talked about as possible targets from the media.

The Warriors will have a plethora of assets to potentially trade in order to bring in a top-tier player.

They have the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, a protected 2021 first-round pick from the Wolves, and then several second-round picks among elite young prospects that could be dealt as well.

Could the two-time All-Star Simmons be pulled in with the above list of assets?

It’s tough to gauge his value after the 76ers were swept in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs and he missed the entire series. He’s clearly an elite option, but the Dubs backcourt has two of the best in the business as well.

According to Brandon Robinson of Heavy.com, there’s a chance that guard Ben Simmons to Golden State could be a thing with the ushering in of a potentially a new era in the City of Brotherly Love.

“If you take 76ers GM, Elton Brand at his word after Philly’s loss in the NBA Playoffs, he’ll keep the core of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons together. Many critique the duo because of perceived off-court clashing…but that’s off-court. They are a luxury to have.

“If you don’t hold Brand at his word and if Rashad Philips is correct on what he’s heard back in the spring, Ben Simmons and the Warriors is a ‘thing.’”

Simmons needs to learn to shoot.

That’d be a big thing for the Warriors as Draymond Green and Marquese Chriss would also shrink the floor. He’s made two threes in his NBA career and that should be a huge obstacle for the Warriors to get over.

One of the league’s better two-way players, Thompson, Simmons, and Green all beside each other would be a dominant defensive lineup. He’s also a solid scorer, averaging 16.4 points per game this past season.

Simmons has quite a bit of the intangibles that any team wants. But, the Warriors have the assets, and they need to use them on players that are a perfect fit. Being a ball-dominant point guard, the Warriors should want Stephen Curry and Thompson handling the rock.

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Their quintessential addition is Robert Covington, not Ben Simmons.

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