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.