Ben Simmons waived after former No 1 pick and Brooklyn Nets agree to buyout
Briefly

Ben Simmons was recently waived by the Brooklyn Nets following a buyout agreement, marking the end of a challenging period for both the player and the organization. Originally acquired in a trade for James Harden, Simmons struggled with severe lower back injuries that hindered his performance. Despite some praise from coach Jordi Fernandez about Simmons’ comeback efforts, his overall impact was minimal. In three seasons with the Nets, Simmons played only half of the games available due to ongoing injury issues, leading the team to move on and explore signing him to another team this season.
The Nets' hopes for Ben Simmons fell short, as injuries limited his impact after acquiring him in the trade for James Harden.
Simmons averaged 6.2 points and 6.9 assists while struggling with injuries, demonstrating why the Nets decided to part ways.
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