Recently, the US media has reported that the Lakers are interested in both Grant and Simmons. On January 1, Beijing time, Fadeaway World proposed a big deal for each of the 4 teams needed, and the Lakers had the opportunity to get Grant and Simmons at the same time to form a new 4 giants to impact the championship.
The specific trading plan is as follows -
The Lakers get Simmons and Grant
The 76ers got Warren, LeVert, Lamb
The Pacers got Westbrook, Sable, the 2022 first round from the 76ers and the 2026 first round from the Lakers
The Pistons got Horton Tucker, Munch, the 2024 first round from the 76ers and the 2028 first round from the Lakers
Lakers: Assemble a super team of the new Big 4
The Lakers have been stumbling this season, and this big deal will allow them to get two favorite stars at the same time to form a new Big 4 lineup. Under this deal plan, the Lakers will send Westbrook, Horton Tucker, Munch and two first-round picks. Simmons and Grant can bring better defense and athleticism to the Lakers. The US media pointed out that Grant is easy to integrate into the Lakers' system, he is a forward who can go from first defense to four, and can average 18-20 points per game. The Lakers need such a good offensive and defensive player, Simmons will also improve the Lakers' defense, whether he and James can adapt is unknown, but he is better than Wei Shao, in addition to defense, but also because he does not have so many mistakes.
76ers: Get rid of Simmons and get 3 strong players
The deal could help the 76ers dump Simmons, get two steady scorers Warren and Le Vere, and also get a role player, Lamb, whose contract is about to expire. Philadelphia needs to send Simmons, Sable and two first-rounders, which seems to be a lot of chips, but Warren and Le Vere can be good assistants to Embiid, and Philadelphia can't waste Embiid's peak. Le Vere has averaged 17.8 points per game this season and 15.5 points per game in Warren's career. Lamb is in poor form this season but shot 40.6 percent from three-point range last season.
Pacers: Westbrook is the boss again and can lead the team into the playoffs
One of the Big Problems with the Pacers is the lack of top star players, and Westbrook can play that role and become the boss of a team again. He'll have helpers like Brogdon, Turner and Sabonis Jr. by his side, and the Pacers can boost their competitiveness and be more likely to make the playoffs. Sable is an elite-caliber defender, and the Pacers are compensated for two first rounds.
Pistons: Get young players and rebuild chips
The Pistons' goal is to rebuild, send Grant away, get some young players and draft assets that fit their team-building ideas. The Pistons can get Horton Tucker, Munch and two first-rounders. Tucker and Munch are both young enough to move into rebuilding territory, Tucker has a breakout and defense, and Munch's scoring ability allows him to play the role of sixth man.