NBA World Reacts To Latest Ben Simmons News After Trade Deadline
Ben Simmons is in his third season playing for the Brooklyn Nets.
The former LSU star has averages of 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists per contest while shooting 54.7% from the field in 33 games.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Simmons is working on a buyout with the Nets.
Via Charania: “Sources tell me Ben Simmons, the three-time All-Star, and the Brooklyn Nets are working on a potential contract buyout to make him a free agent.”
“Sources tell me Ben Simmons, the three-time All-Star, and the Brooklyn Nets are working on a potential contract buyout to make him a free agent.”@shams says the Clippers and the Cavs are potential suitors for Simmons 👀 pic.twitter.com/yhLi0cyJbp
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February 6, 2025
Many people reacted to the news.
Erik Slater: “Simmons would not be eligible to sign with apron teams. Those include:
Suns
Timberwolves
Celtics
Knicks
Lakers
Bucks
Nuggets
@WindhorstESPN mentioned the Cavs and Rockets as potential destinations.”
Simmons would not be eligible to sign with apron teams. Those include:
Suns
Timberwolves
Celtics
Knicks
Lakers
Bucks
Nuggets@WindhorstESPN mentioned the Cavs and Rockets as potential destinations. https://t.co/gThumN9P6i— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) February 6, 2025
Adam Aaronson: “Getting out ahead of this: the Sixers are not expected to pursue a reunion with Ben Simmons if the Nets agree to a buyout with the former No. 1 overall pick, a source tells @thephillyvoice.”
Getting out ahead of this: the Sixers are not expected to pursue a reunion with Ben Simmons if the Nets agree to a buyout with the former No. 1 overall pick, a source tells @thephillyvoice.
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) February 6, 2025
Law Murray: “A player to monitor for the LA Clippers as buyout market begins to take form is Brooklyn Nets big Ben Simmons”
A player to monitor for the LA Clippers as buyout market begins to take form is Brooklyn Nets big Ben Simmons
— Law Murray 🔄 (@LawMurrayTheNU) February 6, 2025
Aidan LaPorta: “Do you guys want a Ben Simmons Sixers reunion if he hits the buyout market???”
Do you guys want a Ben Simmons Sixers reunion if he hits the buyout market??? https://t.co/R79PYeP9BC
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) February 6, 2025
@BiasedHouston: “It’s pretty funny I am now banking on a Ben Simmons signing after how vehemently I argued against trading for him in the past.”
It’s pretty funny I am now banking on a Ben Simmons signing after how vehemently I argued against trading for him in the past.
— ᵂᴵᴸᴸ (@BiasedHouston) February 6, 2025
@213clipset: “I hate how sold I am on Ben Simmons off the Clippers bench”
I hate how sold I am on Ben Simmons off the Clippers bench
— ZubacSZN (@213clipset) February 6, 2025
NetsDaily: “Nets are $677,263 under tax threshold with full roster of 15 standard deals and 3 two-ways. IF Ben Simmons gets bought out, they COULD have enough to sign another player (two-way Tyrese Martin to standard deal?). If they waive Melton, could that open another spot?”
Nets are $677,263 under tax threshold with full roster of 15 standard deals and 3 two-ways. IF Ben Simmons gets bought out, they COULD have enough to sign another player (two-way Tyrese Martin to standard deal?). If they waive Melton, could that open another spot?
— NetsDaily (@NetsDaily) February 6, 2025
The Nets are the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 17-34 record in 51 games.
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