Ben Simmons' time with the Brooklyn Nets is coming to an end. According to ESPN's Shams Charania and Brian Windhorst, Simmons and the Nets are "finalizing

Unfortunately, then, that immediately disqualifies the following teams: Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks are also very close to the first apron and could struggle to sign him as well.

Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a contract buyout, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported after Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Per Charania, the three-time All-Star will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers beginning on Friday. The Houston Rockets are also in the mix, according to Chris Haynes.