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 is coming to an end. According to ESPN's Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst, Simmons and the Nets are "finalizing

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.