Ben Simmons Running Out of NBA Options After Clippers Tenure

Simmons made his way to the LA Clippers last season via a buyout from the Nets, appearing in 18 regular-season and five postseason games with them. While he wasn't flawless in his role with the Clippers, he flashed some signs that made him an intriguing free agent target heading into the offseason.

A return of Simmons to the Clippers has since been ruled out after their summer moves, bringing in Chris Paul, Brook Lopez, and Bradley Beal all via free agency. Therefore, Simmons' name was thrown around in rumors with a few teams, most notably the New York Knicks. According to the NY Post, Simmons had a contract offer from the team.

After Simmons' agent, Bernie Lee, dropped him as a client, it was revealed that the reasoning was due to the former NBA All-Star not showing interest in his lone contract offer from the Knicks. With the Knicks adding Shamet and Brogdon, that opportunity for Simmons appears to have closed.

A former All-NBA Third Team selection and a player who finished 12th in MVP voting in 2021, it's been a fall from grace for Simmons. Injuries have definitely played a part in his regression, but a major reason could be tied to his mental state and confidence.

At this rate, Simmons' best chance could be signing a training camp deal to prove himself again, or he could be out of the league entirely. Once viewed as one of the brightest stars in the NBA and a future superstar, the former number one pick's career seems uncertain after his Clippers tenure.