Mock trade has Nets trading Ben Simmons for Trae Young

In this mock trade suggested by James Piercey of the NBA Analysis Network, the Brooklyn Nets would be trading Ben Simmons for Trae Young.

The Brooklyn Nets have made it through the majority of their offseason and now have their roster set for next season barring any trades or additional free-agency moves. Now with the summer league in the rearview mirror, the Nets have their eyes set on training camp in the fall.

Brooklyn has been trying to make its team as competitive as possible for next season given how last season ended in the first round of the playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers where the Nets failed to win a single game. Last season showed where Brooklyn could improve so that they’re better able to compete with the better teams in the Eastern Conference.

As of right now, Brooklyn has been linked to players like Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro. However, since Lillard only wants to play for the Miami Heat, it’s possible that the Nets’ biggest splash this summer would be trading for Herro. With that trade possibly happening months from now, let’s take a look at this mock trade suggested by James Piercey of the NBA Analysis Network involving another player who could help the Nets be more competitive: