On today’s pod, we (finally) talk potential Ben Simmons to Minnesota trades. While any trade being consummated is inherently unlikely, we get into why the Simmons idea no longer feels like completely reckless speculation.

How Gersson Rosas has talked about making moves for star players since he took over the front office — and why Simmons might check those boxes, and why he might not

Rosas’ history of trading for players whose values have recently dipped — both D’Angelo Russell and Malik Beasley

How Simmons’ everything-other-than-shooting would be a great fit

What it would take to match salaries in a potential trade

What sort of draft capital I’ve been hearing it would take to acquire Simmons in a Wolves package

Three different trade frameworks


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