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Much has been made about the modern NBA and how it compares to previous iterations of the league, namely in terms of physicality or lack thereof. One of the leading critics of the current state of the league is former NBA MVP Shaquille O’Neal, who has taken every opportunity to spew hate toward the new […]

The trade deadline is a golden opportunity for all NBA teams to make some roster improvements. In fact, earlier this year we saw a chaotic deadline that saw various contenders make blockbuster moves for a superstar. While those deals are usually risky, they don’t always pay off in the end. Here is a look at […]

Ben Simmons returned to Barclays Center as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Nearly two months after his Brooklyn Nets buyout, the three-time All-Star reflected on his time with the team. “A lot of learning experiences, for sure. I think that’s everything. It’s a little different each year. I’m grateful for the […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — When the Los Angeles Clippers added Ben Simmons to their roster through the buyout market, they added a versatile player who could ideally play all five positions at a high level. In theory, adding a 6-foot-10, 28-year old with the frame of a power forward and the skills of a point […]

The Los Angeles Clippers returned home from a successful three-game road trip to face the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. It was also the home debut for forward Ben Simmons. The game also marked the return of Norman Powell from a two week absence due to a hamstring strain. Ben Simmons reacts to home debut […]

Ben Simmons’ NBA career has proven tumultuous over the past several seasons, but Simmons, now a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, has his sights set on representing Australia internationally in a few years. Simmons told RG that if his health allows — and that’s a rather large if — he will play in the […]

The LA Clippers are two steps closer to whole as they wrap up their road trip in Atlanta on Friday night. Guard/forward Ben Simmons and head coach Tyronn Lue have both been absent for a period of time, but both will make their return against the Hawks. The Clippers will be going for their fifth […]

Ben Simmons is trending toward a return from an extended absence. The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded the point guard to questionable for Friday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks after he missed the last seven games due to a left knee injury. Simmons injured his knee during a Feb. 28 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers drafted Ben Simmons, many were putting LeBron James-like expectations on the point forward. Unfortunately, injuries derailed what should’ve been an All-Star level career, leading Simmons to a complementary role with the Los Angeles Clippers while James continues to play at a high level with the Los Angeles Lakers. James has closely […]

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a rough 108-102 loss to the crosstown rival Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, and as they try to get Ben Simmons acclimated to the team, LeBron James offered an optimistic take for his future playing for Ty Lue “I think he’s still young with them. I don’t think he’s had […]

On Wednesday night, the Chicago Bulls faced the Los Angeles Clippers — pitting two of the most famous Australian players in the league, Josh Giddey and Ben Simmons, against each other. In the end, it was the Clippers that took a 121-117 victory, overcoming a strong effort from Giddey that had him making history for […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be severely shorthanded as they attempt to snap a two-game skid on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons will be sidelined for the road matchup on the second night of a back-to-back. Leonard is dealing with left foot soreness, while Powell is tending to […]

The buyout of Ben Simmons left the Brooklyn Nets with a glaring hole at point guard. Trendon Watford has had no issues filling it. Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers was the latest example of the 24-year-old’s play fueling the team’s success. With D’Angelo Russell sidelined, the Nets started Killian Hayes at point guard, but […]

The No. 1 Auburn basketball team continued its winning ways on Saturday, taking down the Georgia Bulldogs in an 82-70 home victory at Neville Arena. Without much surprise, senior Tigers forward Johni Broome led the way for Bruce Pearl’s squad, as he torched the Bulldogs for 31 points on an efficient 11-for-18 shooting from the […]

While many want the new Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons to shoot threes, Joel Embiid’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, had something different in mind. The former No. 1 overall pick has a unique build and skill set. At 6’10, he can run the floor like a point guard, yet he is as physical as any […]

The Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons previously agreed to a contract buyout, which led to Simmons signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, league sources said that the Dallas Mavericks were interested in pursuing Simmons before he signed with the Clippers. Simmons is now in LA so the Mavs will […]

The Los Angeles Clippers recently signed Ben Simmons after he reached a buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets and he made his debut with the team on Thursday evening. The Clippers ran away with a 120-116 victory over the lowly Utah Jazz and Simmons finished with a solid statline of 12 points, seven rebounds, and […]

Ben Simmons is turning the page to a new chapter in his basketball journey. After agreeing to a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets, ending a disappointing three-year tenure, the three-time All-Star will make a playoff push with the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of this season. Simmons’ drastic decline from his Philadelphia 76ers […]

Ben Simmons’ buyout left a hole at backup point guard for the Brooklyn Nets. While D’Angelo Russell will continue to man the point in the starting unit, someone must step up to fill the void behind him. The Nets’ players already have an idea of who that player will be. “Trendon Watford [will step up],” […]

After a very busy week during the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers have landed forward Ben Simmons on the buyout market. Simmons, who agreed on a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets over the weekend, cleared waivers on Monday afternoon and officially signed with the Clippers shortly after. LA Clippers sign Ben Simmons […]

Ben Simmons’ disappointing Brooklyn Nets tenure came to a close this weekend. The three-time All-Star agreed to a contract buyout on Saturday and intends to sign a free-agent deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. “We appreciate Ben’s time and his work with the group. Now it’s time for both sides to move on and see […]

Ben Simmons intends to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers following a buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets earlier on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move positions Simmons to join a Clippers team seeking additional depth as it pushes for playoff positioning in the Western Conference. Simmons was in […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a tricky spot, roster-wise, in the aftermath of their trade acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. The Dubs had to send away four players to make the deal work, so at the moment, they only have 12 players on the roster, and that’s with Quinten Post’s two-way contract […]

Despite once again being limited from an action standpoint throughout the 2024-25 NBA, Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons and his agent have started to look towards the future. Despite rumors of Simmons talking about a buy-out with the Nets, his agent confirmed that talks about the future have started between the two parties. Even hinting […]

Former first-overall pick Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are actively negotiating a buyout, league sources told ClutchPoints. This report was confirmed by Shams Charania of ESPN on Friday morning. Simmons, 28, is in the final year of his contract and making $40.3 million. Once he reaches an agreement with the Nets and clears waivers, […]

Ben Simmons has played his last game for the Brooklyn Nets. The team officially ruled the three-time All-Star out for Friday’s matchup with the Miami Heat. League sources told ClutchPoints that the Nets and Simmons are finalizing a buyout, allowing him to join a playoff contender as he attempts to earn a new contract. The […]

Throughout the 2024-25 season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have embraced a “strength in numbers” approach, a strategy shaped mainly by head coach Kenny Atkinson. He firmly believes that team depth is crucial, aiming to keep his starters’ minutes around 30 per game. To achieve this, the Cavs have consistently utilized 10 to 11 players each night, […]

The 2025 NBA trade deadline ended up being one of the craziest periods we’ve ever seen in league history. Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and De’Aaron Fox are the key headliners of trades that were made, but there were even major discussions about Kevin Durant possibly being traded as well. All the dust has […]

With the NBA trade deadline in the rearview, teams will shift their focus toward the buyout market. Former first-overall pick Ben Simmons could be one of the top players available. Rival teams in both conferences are closely monitoring the three-time All-Star and expect him to be bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, league sources told […]

The Brooklyn Nets had not won back-to-back games in over two months entering the weekend. They ended the drought on Saturday, following Wednesday’s blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets with a 110-98 road victory over the Houston Rockets. Before the pair of wins, the Nets had posted a 2-15 record over their last 17 games […]

Rumors of a Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons buyout have recently swirled. However, the Nets may not have much interest in a potential buyout with the three-time NBA All-Star. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the situation could come down to whether or not Simmons approaches the Nets about the possibility of one […]

Wins have been rare for the Brooklyn Nets amidst their recent struggles. Blowout wins have been a completely foreign concept. However, the rebuilding squad bucked that trend on Wednesday during a wire-to-wire 104-83 victory over the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets. The win snapped a season-worst seven-game losing streak. Brooklyn had dropped 15 of its last 17 […]

Ben Simmons will return to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup during Wednesday’s road matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. Simmons has missed the team’s last five games due to an illness and lower back soreness. Following his healthiest start to a season in years, Simmons has struggled to stay on the floor lately. The three-time All-Star has […]

Trash talk is throughout the NBA, and Brooklyn Nets forwards Cam Johnson and Ben Simmons feel plenty of that. The latter has had his fair share of trash talk thrown at him. For instance, Simmons was called trash by a fan in October. Former point guard Dennis Schroder stuck up for Simmons in the midst […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Sacramento Kings on Monday night at Barclays Center. Ben Simmons has been ruled out due to lower back soreness. The matchup will mark Simmons’ fifth straight absence and his ninth in Brooklyn’s last 14 games. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Ben Simmons ruled […]

Following his healthiest start to a season in years, Ben Simmons’ injuries are piling up. After missing the Brooklyn Nets’ previous three games due to an illness, the team announced he was available for Saturday’s Miami Heat matchup. However, they ruled him out minutes before tipoff due to lower back soreness. “I was told before […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Miami Heat on Saturday at Barclays Center. Ben Simmons and D’Angelo Russell are questionable on the team’s injury report. Simmons is dealing with an illness, while Russell is listed due to personal reasons. Here’s everything we know about both players’ statuses vs. the Heat. *Watch NBA games LIVE with […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons revealed he considered retiring last summer following a second straight season cut short by back injuries. “There were times, last summer, when I was like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this. I might have to stop playing,’” Simmons said on the Young Man and the Three podcast. “I […]

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons has had his fair share of criticism since leaving the Philadelphia 76ers. While his exit was abrupt and not appreciated by many, he’s had a change of heart. After Simmons was recently ruled out in a Nets loss to the 76ers, his appreciation for his former club resurfaced. He explained […]