Ben Simmons Trade Rumors: Cade Cunningham of Interest; 76ers Don't Want Jerami Grant

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly not willing to hold trade discussions with the Detroit Pistons for Ben Simmons unless Cade Cunningham is attached in a deal.

Kyle Neubeck of Philly Voice reported the Sixers are not interested in a trade centered on Jerami Grant, who is viewed as being too similar to Tobias Harris. Cunningham is the only player on the Pistons roster who could move the needle, and it's highly unlikely Detroit is willing to part with the 2021 No. 1 overall pick.

The Sixers have been searching for a Simmons trade partner for several months to no avail. President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey has set a high price tag on Simmons—one fitting of a 25-year-old three-time All-Star—but no team has been willing to meet the price. Simmons' relationship with the organization has grown increasingly toxic, with the point guard holding out of training camp before reporting and then refusing to play, citing mental health concerns.

It's unclear when or if Simmons will play in a Sixers uniform again.

The situation is borderline unprecedented in NBA history, with both sides drawing their lines in the sand and refusing to budge. Simmons does not want to play for the Sixers again and seemingly feels the situation is detrimental to his mental health. Morey refuses to sell Simmons' services at 25 cents on the dollar and hopes Simmons returns to the fold—something that would almost certainly raise his trade value.

The Pistons were never considered much of a serious threat. Grant isn't a needle-moving player and creates an obvious positional redundancy with Harris, though the pair could switch off at the 3-4 spots. There is no circumstance in which the Pistons would trade Cunningham, who has struggled early in his rookie season but is the team's best bet at a franchise-changing player.