Ben Simmons and the Nets have officially agreed to a buyout

08.02.2025 18:50 of  Iacopo De Santis  Twitter:    see readings
Ben Simmons and the Nets have officially agreed to a buyout

The adventure of Ben Simmons with the Brooklyn Nets officially comes to an end. The franchise announced the player's departure, with a buyout agreement reached on his $40 million contract, which was set to expire in the summer. Now, we’ll see what the future holds for the Australian. According to a report from insider Marc Stein, the player will be speaking with at least three teams: the Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Houston Rockets. Simmons will likely play for a contender and aim to return to the playoffs, which he last participated in with Philadelphia in 2021. ESPN's Bobby Marks points out that the teams unable to sign Simmons due to financial reasons include the Celtics, Nuggets, Lakers, Bucks, Timberwolves, Knicks, Suns, and Mavericks. This season, he is averaging 6.2 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game.