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.

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.

Former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons appears to have reached a new decision on his NBA future. Earlier this week a report emerged suggesting Simmons was close