NBA Rumors: Cavs unlikely to trade Evan Mobley, Darius Garland for Ben Simmons

NBA Rumors: The Cleveland Cavaliers are unlikely to trade Evan Mobley or Darius Garland in any deal for Ben Simmons. 

If it wasn’t clear before, it’s certainly clear now – Ben Simmons does not want to play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Days before the start of training camp, it’s unclear what exactly the next step is going to be for both Simmons and the Sixers.

It’s been reported that Simmons isn’t reporting to camp and the Sixers aren’t willing to trade Simmons just for the sake of trading him – this situation could certainly transform into a game of chicken and I’m not quite sure which side is going to blink first.

Either way, what we can be sure of is that teams will continue bidding for Simmons. Whether or not they ever reach the Sixers’ demands is an entirely different conversation. But, at the very least, offers will be on the table.

One team that many expect to be interested in Simmons is the Cleveland Cavaliers. They have all the assets needed to strike a deal and are in desperate need of a superstar and new face of the franchise – especially if they don’t believe Collin Sexton is that type of player.

While the Cavs don’t necessarily have any untouchables on their roster, there are two players that are unlikely to be traded in any deal for Simmons – according to a recent report.

"Sources maintain the Cavs don’t have any “untouchables.” However, prized rookie Evan Mobley and rising point guard Darius Garland are closest to that designation. The likelihood of either player being moved is incredibly low. That leaves Collin Sexton, Isaac Okoro and future first-rounders to help cajole a Simmons deal."

It’s unknown if that would be enough for the Cavs to secure Simmons, though it would seem unlikely. Especially if the Sixers don’t feel any added pressure to move him even after it has become apparent that he’s planning to be a no-show when training camps open next week.

The Cavs are an interesting potential landing spot for Simmons, though if they’re not willing to offer Mobley or Garland I’m not sure how likely it is.