Trading Ben Simmons isn’t easy

But we have some ideas. And for Bradley Beal, too.

BY DAVID THORPE

After examining every roster and potential trade partner, David feels he has a handle on the most likely trades for Ben Simmons and Bradley Beal. His bet: the ultimate destination for Ben Simmons and Bradley Beal will come from these options. MITCHELL LEFF/GETTY IMAGES SPORT 

We’re not often in the predictions business here, but sometimes something seems evident to one of us for some reason or another. Once David went on the “Nerder She Wrote” podcast and explained why the Raptors made sense as the trade destination for Kawhi Leonard. Like magic, it happened. Years ago, Henry wrote a story suggesting the Lakers trade for Pau Gasol, and it happened later that day. 

Maybe today will be one of those. David has a feeling the inevitable Ben Simmons (and keep reading regarding Bradly Beal) trade will come from this list.