ESPN's Brian Windhorst mentioned Ben Simmons as a potential candidate to receive a contract buyout as the NBA’s end-of-season market shapes up with the Feb. 6 trade deadline looming. Windhorst dropped Simmons’ name when asked who the Cleveland Cavaliers could pursue in the buyout market.

Ben Simmons finished the win with ten points, two rebounds, six assists and one steal while shooting 4/6 from the field in 23 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

Brooklyn has plummeted to the bottom of the NBA standings amid injuries to Simmons and several other key players. The Nets have lost 11 of their last 12 games. They rank dead last in offense during that span, averaging 98.7 points and 16.4 turnovers on 41.0 percent shooting from the field and 31.7 percent from three.

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons says he didn't appreciate Philadelphia 76ers fans enough during his time with the franchise years ago.

The Brooklyn Nets may not have given Ben Simmons his long-term deal that is set to expire at the end of the season, but they probably wish they didn't have to p

The Cleveland Cavaliers could target the Chicago Bulls' Lonzo Ball or Brooklyn Nets' Bill Simmons if either player is bought out this season, according

Los Angeles Clippers could land Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons on buyout deals, strengthening their defense and playmaking depth ahead of the playoffs.

Recently addressing the subject, ESPN's Brian Windhorst shared insights about the front office looking at the potential buyout market. "What you be looking for is a perimeter guard who has size and can defend.