5 NBA superstars who could be traded in the upcoming off-season

#3 Ben Simmons

Simmons and Embiid reportedly don't get along, and this could lead to a big-time trade.

Just a few years ago, Ben Simmons was seen as the future of the Philadelphia 76ers and one of the best young players in the NBA.

However, the chemistry just isn't working in Philly, and it is likely going to lead to one of their young pieces being moved on. Unfortunately for the young Australian star, it seems that the 76ers management are bigger fans of Joel Embiid. So despite his big contract extension, it is likely that the superstar point guard could be moved on.

The Knicks are a great target for Simmons, given the draft capital they can give away, but other teams to look out for are Milwaukee, Golden State or perhaps even a team like the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Sixers won't be looking to rebuild as they can build a playoff contender around Embiid. So this will be more about getting stars in return than draft picks. While there's no clear favorite team to trade for Simmons, it's likely he will be moved soon, but if not, this may be his last season in Philly.

#2 Chris Paul

The veteran CP3 had one of his best years in 2020.

Chris Paul has been on the move several times in the past few seasons, and with the limited cap space in OKC combined with Paul's massive contract, another move for the player is all but a certainty.

The Knicks, Bucks, 76ers and plenty of other teams are reportedly in the running for Paul. Given that NBA teams won't have to give up much (but will need to take his cap hit) to get Paul, it makes sense to make a move for the player considering how fabulous he played this season.

We saw what he did for the young players in OKC - rallying them around him for a fantastic season. That probably makes the New York Knicks the favorites to make a move for CP3. If it happens, it would bring star power back to Madison Square Garden and would allow the Knicks to have a veteran around young players like Barrett, Knox and Robinson.

Even if the player doesn't go to New York, CP3 is likely to be on the move this off-season.

#1 Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks star is the reigning back-to-back MVP.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the reigning back-to-back MVP of the NBA.

It might sound insane to suggest that any team would want to trade him away. But given that he is off contract after next season and Milwaukee have struggled to surround him with talent, the team may need to get something back before the player walks away.

The NBA trade rumors in this regard have been about Giannis Antetokounmpo moving to Golden State. While the Warriors may not trade for him, he's likely to leave the Bucks. It means that trading him now could help the Warriors stay competitive for years to come.

No doubt, Antetokounmpo's exit will hurt the Bucks. But given his star power and potential, you can imagine that a talented player or two and plenty of first-round picks could be coming the way of the Bucks.

Teams like the Knicks, 76ers and Rockets are all expected to be active in Free Agency this year. So they are all potentially in the running for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it may not shock anyone if the Bucks decide to hang on to him for another year.