Feb 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) handles the ball against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images Erik Williams-Imagn Images

Clippers Reportedly Signing Ben Simmons

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated Feb 8, 2025 1:51 PM ET

The LA Clippers have lost three consecutive games, falling to 28-23 on the season as they sit in seventh place in the West. Getting Kawhi Leonard healthy to pair with star backcourt duo James Harden and Norman Powell has been the key, but the Clippers are still a few pieces away from competing.

After an eventful trade deadline for the Clippers, they are extending their moves into the buyout market. The Brooklyn Nets bought out three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, and now the 6-foot-10 point guard is reportedly intending to sign with the Clippers after clearing waivers.

Just In: Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons intends to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after clearing waivers, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/D37Tzmik46
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2025

Simmons, 28, is averaging 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists through 33 games this season, but has had extensive injury concerns throughout his career. The former Philadelphia 76ers star was traded to the Nets in 2022 as part of the James Harden blockbuster but played just 90 games through three seasons in Brooklyn.

The Clippers traded away Terance Mann, Kevin Porter Jr., and Bones Hyland at the deadline, putting a significant dent in their guard depth. Simmons has proven to be an extremely effective point guard when healthy and should be a fantastic addition to LA's bench unit.

THIS BEN SIMMONS SEQUENCE

BEHIND-THE-BACK ASSIST & DUNK. pic.twitter.com/z1sNRNTpA1
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 17, 2023

Simmons has always excelled at using his size, playmaking, and defense to dominate as an unusual point guard, and will now get an opportunity to shine in Hollywood.

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