Trail Blazers emerge as favorites to land Ben Simmons Field Level Media From Philly to Rip City? The Philadelphia 76ers have been engaged in trade talks for Ben Simmons, with the Portland Trail Blazers currently holding the shortest odds to land the beleaguered star at 150 by PointsBet. The Blazers are currently being offered ahead of the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors, who are each 200, followed by the Miami Heat at 250. The 76ers have reportedly been seeking an All-Star-caliber player in return, and the Blazers could prove a good fit in that regard. Portland has reportedly turned down multiple offers for C.J. McCollum that would have netted Portland at least a top-15 pick, but dealing him for Simmons would make for a star-studded backcourt with Damien Lillard.