Camden0916 wrote:Q12543 wrote:Camden wrote:Phenom's_Revenge wrote:If Simmons is heading to Indiana at some point for Brogdon and LeVert, I would be a proponent of jumping in with a Beasley for Turner swap and it would seem to make some sense for Indy. I could also see Gupta being an opportunist and aiming for a way to get in on a Simmons trade even if it means Simmons going elsewhere.
This is the angle I had in the prediction thread, but it was in regards to Domantas Sabonis. I don't think he's a good fit to play with Ben Simmons, but I think Myles Turner is a very good fit with Simmons at both ends of the floor. We also know that Simmons' defense is statistically much better when he plays with a rim-protecting big on the floor. Indiana could deal Sabonis for picks (replenish the war chest), shooter(s), and high-upside/rookie scale talent that would blend around the Simmons/Turner pairing. In that case, I think Minnesota could jump in and make a pretty good offer involving Malik Beasley and Jaden McDaniels.
As Kek mentioned in one of the game threads, the two players more than anyone on the roster whose value has not been helped by pre-season are Beasley and McDaniels. You can definitely see Beasley struggling to get himself into shape and find a rhythm. McDaniels just looks kind of lost so far.
I don't think front offices place much weight on preseason/exhibition games, but you're right about those two not increasing their value to this point.
I'm sure Philly is salivating at the chance to get Taurean Prince though right? :) Gupta is gonna make them sweat whether or not they get Jake Layman in the deal.
