Unfortunately, then, that immediately disqualifies the following teams: Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks are also very close to the first apron and could struggle to sign him as well.

The failed Ben Simmons saga with the Brooklyn Nets is coming to an end, as the two sides are agreeing to a contract buyout, making Simmons a free agent to sign elsewhere for the rest of the season, per ESPN.