Apr 11, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Date Revealed for Ben Simmons' Free Agency Decision: Report

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Grant Mona | Last updated Jul 23, 2025 1:39 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers had high hopes for Ben Simmons when he was bought out by the Brooklyn Nets and subsequently signed with the team. After trading Mo Bamba and acquiring Drew Eubanks, the Clippers sought a player who could provide ball-handling skills and serve as a versatile defender, particularly in small-ball lineups as a center.

While Simmons offered defensive versatility and playmaking, his inability to consistently contribute offensively, combined with his health issues, made it challenging for Simmons to carve out a larger role with the Clippers.

Defense to Offense.

Kawhi with the active hands Ben Simmons with the floater.

This game feels like an old school battle. pic.twitter.com/SiFCQURrtS
— Grant "Money" Mona (@Gmona48) March 24, 2025

Simmons transitioned into a more specialized role, where he would take strategic spot minutes, especially in the playoffs against the Denver Nuggets, where the floor shrank and half-court offense became a much bigger priority.

Teams easily game-planned around his lack of scoring, but his offensive limitations are a big reason why the Clippers moved on and upgraded their roster, signing Brook Lopez as the backup center.

Ben simmons 1st game as a clipper was the goods lolpic.twitter.com/znY067ddnR
— Jamal Cristopher (@JamCristopher) July 23, 2025

A new update from ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed that a decision by Simmons is coming soon, and multiple teams are interested.

"I’m told he’s probably going to make a choice in the next week. Kings, Suns, Knicks & Celtics have all been connected to him”, Windhorst said.

The Kings just acquired Dennis Schroeder this offseason, but are still looking for help in the backcourt. The Suns currently do not have a point guard after Chris Paul signed with the Clippers. The Knicks appear to have settled on their roster. Still, they could bring Simmons in to help their bench, and the Celtics could take a low-risk swing to improve their defense in a transition year.