There were plenty of points when Ben Simmons’ colossal disappointment of a Nets tenure seemed as if it could be over. Back in March 2023, when a nerve impingement in his back and knee problems led to him being shut down.

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.

The Nets lost to the Wizards 119-102 after a second half that saw them trail by as many as 25 points due to the overall lack of effectiveness from Brooklyn on both ends of the flo

Jordan Poole scored 19 points to lead the Washington Wizards to a 119-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night

Washington wins their third straight as they defeat Brooklyn, 119-102. Top Performers – Washington Jordan Poole – 19 points, 8 assists, 3 3PM Kyshawn George – 17 points, 7 rebounds, 5 3PM Bilal Coulibaly – 11 points,