3 players that could benefit individually by switching teams in the 2021 NBA Offseason

#2 Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma certainly needs a change at this stage of his career. He is still young and confident that he can be more successful if given more responsibilities, but that isn't happening with him playing for the LA Lakers.

Kuzma plays in either of the two forward positions, both acquired by LeBron James and Anthony Davis. As a result, Kuzma had to play a reduced role on the team, which led to him averaging only 12.9 points per game.

The Lakers can't be solely blamed for his failures, though, as he failed to deliver from his end too, despite having the chance to do much better with Anthony Davis and LeBron James missing a huge chunk of games for the side.

The San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings have emerged as two potential landing spots, if the LA Lakers engage in a trade with those two teams.

If Kuzma does play for either of those teams, he could definitely rediscover the touch he had during his first two years in the league, when he averaged around 17 points per game in that stretch.

Individually, it would see him regain lost confidence and help him assure title-contending teams in the foreseeable future that he can be an All-Star-caliber player if given the chance.

Kyle Kuzma believes he’s capable of averaging 25 PPG and reaching All-Star status"I definitely can. I definitely believe that, too. I don't really care what nobody thinks or says. I know myself, and I know my ability. It's hard to be consistent in an inconsistent role."(B/R) pic.twitter.com/vot3ouASFC

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) July 8, 2021

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#1 Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly exploring trades that would have Ben Simmons and potential suitors lined up one after the other for the defensive-minded guard. His dismal postseason campaign was one of the major reasons the Sixers faced elimination from the 2021 NBA Playoffs.

Simmons' flaws on the offensive end were on full display as he shot only 34.2% from the free-throw line during the playoffs. His unwillingness to take jump shots, shoot threes and play as a secondary scoring option hasn't quite helped the Sixers as he is now emerging more and more as a misfit with the team.

The Sixers aren't a side he should stick with for as long as they are a championship aspiring team. It will likely stint his growth as a player as he won't have the space to work on his all-round game due to their urgency in achieving postseason success.

If Ben Simmons does take his talents elsewhere, especially for a team that is working its way towards playoff contention, he would highly benefit from it. It will give him the chance to develop his game and also allow him to gain some confidence with less pressure compared to playing for Philly. .

He is still 24 years of age and has a long time to improve, so a change of scenario makes the most sense for him at the moment.