Blazers Reportedly Declined One-Sided Ben Simmons Package: Details

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Ben Simmons trade packages are being turned down left and right.

Ben Simmons is probably going to get traded soon, although it could be a while before a concrete deal comes to fruition. As we have reported over the last few weeks, the Sixers are looking to get everything they can for their star, however, most teams simply don't value Simmons that highly. He is a point guard without a jump shot, and for many teams, this is a huge dealbreaker. Nonetheless, the Sixers are still making various attempts at getting stars in return for Simmons, with varying degrees of success.

In a new report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, an update on the Simmons situation was given to us. As he explains, the Sixers are somehow hopeful that Simmons will report to training camp, however, that seems more like a pipe dream right now.

Blazers Reportedly Declined One-Sided Ben Simmons Package: Details
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As for potential trades, the Sixers reportedly offered Simmons to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for CJ McCollum, three first-round picks, and three pick swaps. The Blazers immediately shot that one down, as they felt like it was simply too much to give up in exchange for a player who has shown no desire to improve their perimeter game.

The Simmons saga in Philly has been a difficult one for the franchise, and with the popular opinion swaying against Simmons, it could be difficult to get real value for him. 

Stay tuned to HNHN as we will continue to provide updates on this ongoing situation. 


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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