BREAKING: NBA World Comments On Ben Simmons Brooklyn Nets Decision
Ben Simmons has spent part of four season with the Brooklyn Nets organization (three playing).
On Saturday afternoon, the Nets announced that they had officially waived Simmons.
Thank you, @BenSimmons25 pic.twitter.com/wTzvAzqCgG
— Brooklyn Nets (@BrooklynNets) February 8, 2025
ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the two sides had agreed to a contract buyout.
Via Charania: “Ben Simmons has agreed to a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and now becomes a free agent, sources tell ESPN.”
Ben Simmons has agreed to a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and now becomes a free agent, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/rG8sq2urqH
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2025
Many people reacted to the news.
Legion Hoops: “The Ben Simmons Nets era is over:
– 6.5 PPG
– 6.3 APG
– 6.2 RPG
– $86.3M made
Insane.”
The Ben Simmons Nets era is over:
– 6.5 PPG
– 6.3 APG
– 6.2 RPG
– $86.3M madeInsane. pic.twitter.com/91HjrXM7ur
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) February 8, 2025
NetsDaily: “I know Ben Simmons saga well but to suggest trade was that one-sided??Harden did next to nothing in Philly, called GM a liar, demanded a trade and Sixers got little back. Nets still have 2027 FRP (protected 1-8) from Philly which rolls over to 2028 (same protection.)”
I know Ben Simmons saga well but to suggest trade was that one-sided??Harden did next to nothing in Philly, called GM a liar, demanded a trade and Sixers got little back. Nets still have 2027 FRP (protected 1-8) from Philly which rolls over to 2028 (same protection.)
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) February 8, 2025
Anthony Puccio: “The Ben Simmons era in Brooklyn officially comes to an end. He played 90 games in 3 seasons and averaged 6.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds.”
The Ben Simmons era in Brooklyn officially comes to an end. He played 90 games in 3 seasons and averaged 6.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 6.2 rebounds.
— Anthony Puccio (@APOOCH) February 8, 2025
The Brooklyn Nets officially waived Ben Simmons, as ESPN reported. He played in 90 games, averaging 6.5 points, 6.3 assists and 6.2 rebounds since arriving Feb 10, 2022.
Yesterday, I discussed his tenure, Cam Johnson and possible Nets moves on @YESNetwork pic.twitter.com/0yh9mvRYNl
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 8, 2025
Brett Siegel: “Expect Simmons to sign with either Cleveland or the LA Clippers. Those are the two teams at the front of the line for the former first overall pick.”
Expect Simmons to sign with either Cleveland or the LA Clippers. Those are the two teams at the front of the line for the former first overall pick. https://t.co/NwTaohKx4q
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) February 8, 2025
@KingCharge: “Ben Simmons winning a championship before Embiid would be the funniest timeline possible”
Ben Simmons winning a championship before Embiid would be the funniest timeline possible https://t.co/NuGbZ9hATv
— KingCharge (@KingCharge) February 8, 2025
@A_King_Of_1Self: “Ben Simmons getting contract buyouts in 2025 is crazyyyyyy”
Ben Simmons getting contract buyouts in 2025 is crazyyyyyy
— Shawn White (@A_King_Of_1Self) February 8, 2025
@HawksFanTV: “We should sign Ben Simmons just for the laughs. What better way to fix a man than the man who broke him. Trae Young could take Ben under his wing and mold him to the player can can be”
We should sign Ben Simmons just for the laughs. What better way to fix a man than the man who broke him. Trae Young could take Ben under his wing and mold him to the player can can be 🤔
— 🏀Hawks Fan TV (@HawksFanTV) February 8, 2025
Bobby Marks: “Because his salary with Brooklyn exceeded $12.8M+, Simmons is not allowed to sign with the below teams:
Boston
Denver
LA Lakers
Milwaukee
Minnesota
New York
Phoenix
In addition, Dallas cannot sign him right now because they are $171K below the first apron.”
Because his salary with Brooklyn exceeded $12.8M+, Simmons is not allowed to sign with the below teams:
Boston
Denver
LA Lakers
Milwaukee
Minnesota
New York
PhoenixIn addition, Dallas cannot sign him right now because they are $171K below the first apron. https://t.co/x7BazIUjTQ
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) February 8, 2025
Erik Slater: “Ben Simmons has agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets and is a free agent, league source confirms.”
Ben Simmons has agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets and is a free agent, league source confirms.
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) February 8, 2025
Simmons has also spent time with the Philadelphia 76ers over nine years in the NBA.
He is a three-time NBA All-Star.
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