Why the 76ers should target CJ McCollum in a Ben Simmons trade
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Dec 28, 2017; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum dribbles the ball past Philadelphia 76ers forward JJ Redick and guard Ben Simmons during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center.
CJ McCollum’s skill set and the Philadelphia 76ers offense indicates that he is the best player the team can acquire in a Ben Simmons trade
However, only one trade partner makes sense for Philadelphia in a Ben Simmons trade – Portland. The 76ers need to acquire at least one player in the Ben Simmons trade that can be effective on and off the ball because of their current offensive system.
For instance, Tobias Harris and Seth Curry have taken at least 25 percent of their shots from three, averaging 3.9 and 5.3 per game, respectively.
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