The versatile but injury-prone wing sees his role as a defender and someone who can push the pace, and Clippers coach Tyronn Lue believes he is a unique talent.

There were plenty of times when Ben Simmons’ colossal disappointment of a Nets tenure seemed as if it could be over: back in March 2023, when a nerve impingement in his back and knee problems led to him being shut down; one year later, when his season ended again due to a nerve impingement.

Nets players and coaches reacted to Ben Simmons' buyout after the three-time All-Star signed a free agent deal with the Clippers.