Should have pulled the trigger with New Orleans when they had Davis.
I do think some trade where Simmons and Beal are the main components makes a lot of sense. Not sure how it would all shake out, but there is a deal there that makes a lot of sense for both those teams.
I think Simmons would be fantastic in Sacramento in the Holmes role. Maybe Simmons for Bagley, Giles, Joseph, and the Sacramento 1st (depending on where it ends up). Perhaps instead of Bagley it is Hield or Fox (better trade for Sixers, worse for Kings). The pick needs to be good enough for it to make sense, so clearly top 5 if not higher. I am pretty high on Bagley though, so maybe the value is off. He just needs to stay healthy, but the talent is there and he should be able to play well with Embiid. They can add the top 5 pick for additional talent and some quality depth to the bench in Joseph and Giles (and depth is a real problem for the Sixers). They would need to add a veteran PG with the MLE, but I think that would be an interesting trade.
thinking outside the box a bit, I think if Love makes it through the trade deadline Cleveland would be an interesting trade partner for Simmons. I think something like Love, Cavs 1st, and Sexton/Garland for Simmons would be an interesting trade for both teams. Obviously depends on where that Cavs 1st ends up (if it is 1, they maybe can keep Sexton/Garland and if it is really high maybe both go to Philly). I think Love would be a pretty good fit with Embiid (even with him in decline) and they add 2 young talented players as well and then just need to pick up a veteran PG with the MLE. That is the type of trade that would be a risk for both teams, but could have huge dividends for both (Cavs get a "star" as the new face of the franchise and one locked up long term). Again, just thinking outside the box a bit.