Published 19:07 IST, January 11th 2020

NBA Trade Rumours: Ben Simmons is Warriors' best option after trading D'Angelo Russell

NBA 2019-20: According to NBA reports, Philadelphia's Ben Simmons is reportedly the best NBA player the Warriors could acquire after trading D'Angelo Russell.

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According to NBA reports, Philelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons is reportedly best NBA player Golden State Warriors could acquire after tring D'Angelo Russell. Both D'Angelo Russell and Ben Simmons are eligible for tre. Some NBA reports say that 76ers could use a point guard who can shoot and score, which could be Russell. Some also hint that pairing Joel Embiid with Ben Simmons has t worked out for 76ers this NBA season. 

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NBA Tre Rumours: Philelphia 76ers could be best option for Golden State Warriors after tring D'Angelo Russell

NBA reports state that Ben Simmons is best option for Warriors, keeping in mind ir requirements and potential tre partners. However, re are reports that disagree with this. Apparently, people with Warriors believe that Ben Simmons and Draymond Green playing alongside would t benefit team as both lack 'shooting prowess'. For 76ers, however, Russell would be perfect option as y need someone who can run and score like him and blend well with Embiid and Tobias Harris.  Ben Simmons signed a five-year $170 million contract extension with Sixers. Russell also has a four-year $117 million contract with Warriors. It was a part of deal that departed Kevin Durant to Brooklyn Nets. 2020 NBA Tre deline is on February 6.

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Or NBA tre rumours surrounding Ben Simmons hint at a Simmons-Kuzma tre with LA Lakers. Rumours about Warriors tring Russell have also been around for some time. However, NBA player has stated that he would love to continue with Warriors. Currently, Simmons is averaging at 15.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 8.4 assists for 76ers, while Russell is averaging at 23.2 points and 6 assists for Warriors. 

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19:07 IST, January 11th 2020