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“The Nets seem poised to shake the basketball world with a monumental trade this offseason.
As per the insider scoop from Greg Sylvander, whispers are growing louder about the Nets playing a pivotal role in orchestrating a mammoth three-team trade that would witness Blazers’ superstar, Damian Lillard, packing his bags for Miami.
For the Nets to dive headfirst into this transaction and assist the Heat in acquiring a marquee player of Lillard’s caliber, they’re eyeing an escape route from Ben Simmons’ burdensome contract.
Simmons, with two years left on his staggering $177 million agreement, is often singled out as a contender for the league’s most cumbersome contract.
In the season gone by, Simmons’ contributions dwindled to a mere 6.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. The aura of a game-altering maestro that once surrounded him seems to have faded into oblivion, at least for the moment.
It’s next to impossible that the Trail Blazers or the Heat would willingly encumber themselves with Simmons’ contract in a tripartite trade. However, the Nets might dangle the carrot by shedding some of their prized draft assets.
As the clock ticks, all eyes will be on the Nets as they maneuver through this labyrinth, seeking to liberate themselves from the shackles of Simmons’ contract albatross.”
The Nets are looking to ship out Ben Simmons in a 3-team deal involving the Brooklyn, Miami and Portland, per @GregSylvander
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— NBACentral (@TheNBACentral) July 4, 2023
