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