Sixers trade Fultz to Magic for Simmons, picks

The Orlando Magic are acquiring Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz, the Sixers confirmed via Jessica Camerato on Thursday.

The 76ers will receive Jonathon Simmons, a 2020 first-round pick, and a 2019 second-round pick.

The first-round pick originally belonged to the Oklahoma City Thunder and is top-20 protected. If it does not convey, the 76ers will receive second-round picks in the 2022 and 2023 draft. The additional second-round pick in the deal belonged to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Fultz was the No. 1 pick in the 2017 draft but has struggled mightily to find his rhythm and stay on the court. Through two seasons, the Washington product has made just 33 regular-season appearances, averaging 7.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 20.6 minutes per game.

The 20-year-old has been out indefinitely since Nov. 19 while rehabbing from thoracic outlet syndrome.

Though Fultz became the first teenager in NBA history to record a triple-double, doing so on the final game of the 2017-18 regular season, he's also struggled to find his shooting stroke. Despite being a 41.3-percent 3-point shooter in college, Fultz has connected on just 4-of-15 long-range attempts since entering the league.

In Simmons, the 76ers add another veteran to their wing rotation. The 29-year-old has averaged 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists through four seasons split between the Magic and San Antonio Spurs. He's under contract for $5.7 million next season but is only guaranteed for $1 million, giving Philadelphia some additional financial flexibility this offseason.