According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the three-time All-Star is finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. This means that he can become the most intriguing player available to potentially help a contender for the rest of this season. The problem, however, is that Simmons is paid $40.3 million on his current deal.

Ben Simmons' time with the Brooklyn Nets could be coming to an end in the near future. Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported Friday that Simmons

Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a contract buyout, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported after Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Per Charania, the three-time All-Star will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers beginning on Friday. The Houston Rockets are also in the mix, according to Chris Haynes.