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#3 Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards)
Some NBA All-Stars aren't necessarily disappointed with their current situations to be considered in a trade this off-season.
Bradley Beal’s situation, for example, is difficult to ascertain. He’s due for an extension, but he may decline the option so that he could get more money in 2022. If that happens, the Washington Wizards will risk losing him. That’s not a situation the Wizards would like to be in, given how the three-time NBA All-Star seemed mostly unhappy in Washington this season.
Had it not been for fellow NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and their late run to the postseason, it was almost a sure deal that Beal would have moved out of Washington.
Now, there’s a 50-50 chance the Wizards would retain him given his close relationship with Westbrook and the fact that they’ll try out a new coach to help them get over the hump next season. Nevertheless, one has to wonder if that would be enough to keep Beal in a Wizards uniform.
#2 Damian Lillard (Portland Trail Blazers)
There’s plenty of smoke coming out of the Blazers, and when there’s smoke, there’s fire. Portland would love to keep Lillard on their roster and try for a new approach with a new coach. But the six-time NBA All-Star has not-so-subtly questioned his future with the team after too many disappointing playoff runs.
His disappointment is warranted, and it’s building, so much so that teams are lining up for a shot at acquiring one of the top NBA All-Stars who could be on the market this off-season. The best offer might be coming from the Golden State Warriors with a package that includes James Wiseman along with the No. 7 and 14 picks from this year’s draft.
If trading Lillard is a foregone conclusion, the Blazers might consider this trade very carefully, as it could trigger a full rebuilding mode for the franchise.
#1 Ben Simmons (Philadelphia 76ers)
The player most likely to be traded this off-season is Ben Simmons. His disastrous postseason coupled with Joel Embiid’s resentment of Simmons’ refusal to shoot the ball against the Atlanta Hawks could be the final straw that breaks this tandem apart.
The two NBA All-Stars were supposed to be the foundation of the team's rebuild years ago. But now, it appears that their friendship may not be strong enough to account for their recent playoff failure. The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly listening to offers but aren’t going to give him up for just any package of players.
Despite Simmons’ value going down to all-time low levels, the Sixers could look for the best deal available in the off-season that nets them an NBA All-Star or two.
Also Read: NBA Trade Rumors: "No chance" Philadelphia 76ers give up Ben Simmons for Kevin Love and Collin Sexton.
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