Trade rumors surrounding Wizards star Bradley Beal have swirled for the last few years, but Bill Simmons seems to think they could be very real when it comes to one team this offseason.
“My odds on favorite is Philadelphia and I don’t even think it’s close,” the Ringer podcaster explained. “Beal and [Joel] Embiid, they’re friends. Embiid was trying to get him two years ago, which I kept telling people on this podcast.”
“Harden is going to leave,” he continued. “If you’re Philly and you are going to lose Harden and now I have this shooter, that’s probably a better fit with Embiid anyway. And I have Tobias Harris on an expiring contract, couple future draft picks I could probably throw that I could probably find in my pocket somewhere.”
Bill Simmons pegs the Sixers as the favorites to land Bradley Beal in a potential trade
“My odds on favorite is Philadelphia and I don’t even think it’s close. Beal and [Joel] Embiid, they’re friends. Embiid was trying to get him two years ago, which I kept telling people on… pic.twitter.com/A3o0YDs26w
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 12, 2023
Fans reacted to a potential Beal-Sixers trade on Twitter.
“Maybe by the year 2038 Embiid will finally realize he can unlock championships for a few superstars currently in dead-end situations. … At least Beal is a step up from recruiting PJ Tucker,” a user replied.
Maybe by the year 2038 Embiid will finally realize he can unlock championships for a few superstars currently in dead-end situations
At least Beal is a step up from recruiting PJ Tucker 🙌 https://t.co/s7oAAPz72w
— Thiago (@ThiagoPHL) June 12, 2023
“Bill Simmons seems very convinced James Harden is leaving Philadelphia this summer,” a Rockets podcaster said.
Bill Simmons seems very convinced James Harden is leaving Philadelphia this summer. https://t.co/1WxpPCJjhl
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) June 12, 2023
“Maxi and Beal backcourt.”
“Sixers can’t trade a 1st until 2029,” another fan pointed out.
Sixers can’t trade a 1st until 2029 🙃 https://t.co/fbz4AMCw7S
— Domo (@Domo8186) June 12, 2023
“If we don’t get Maxey don’t even pick up the phone,” a Wizards fan tweeted.
If we don’t get maxey don’t even pick up the phone https://t.co/p75Zl2UcyA
— Ometrius Blackmon👨🏿🦯 (@Obiwuann) June 12, 2023
Do you think Bradley Beal is the answer to the Sixers’ offseason problems?