Sources: San Antonio Spurs Enter The Ben Simmons Sweepstakes

Add another entry to the list of teams "very interested" in swinging a deal for the much-maligned Ben Simmons. The Philadelphia 76ers continue to accept calls from a number of teams around the league, but the San Antonio Spurs might have more to offer than most.

Count the #Spurs in among the teams very interested in trading for Ben Simmons, per league source to @HoopAnalysisNet. San Antonio has plenty of young talent they could use in a deal along with picks. Something to keep an eye on.
— Evan Massey (@massey_evan) July 15, 2021

There could be something here, as the Spurs' good young pieces are indeed numerable, including the likes of Dejounte Murray, Derrick White, and Keldon Johnson, plus draft capital.

And if the Sixers are intent on getting an established "star player" back in any deal for Simmons, perhaps a sign & trade could be worked out to get DeMar DeRozan back into the Eastern Conference.

The Spurs' chances at working out a viable deal for Simmons are not far-fetched by any means; in fact, shortly after the rumors of a trade began, oddsmakers set the Spurs as one of the favorites to acquire him.

Odds on Ben Simmons next team if traded:

Portland Trail Blazers +200
Washington Wizards +300
San Antonio Spurs +400
Utah Jazz +500
Oklahoma City Thunder +550
Golden State Warriors +600
Los Angeles Lakers +650
Cleveland Cavaliers +700
Houston Rockets +1000
— BetOnline.ag (@betonline_ag) June 21, 2021