The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Houston Rockets are potential landing spots for Ben Simmons if his contract gets bought out by the Brooklyn Nets, according

With the NBA trade deadline passed, it’s now on to the buyout market. Ben Simmons could very well be on it. The Nets have been speaking with Simmons about a potential buyout, and the former All-Star is expected to have robust options to pick from if an agreement is reached and he becomes a free agent.

The Houston Rockets (32-17) face their second New York team in as many days in a battle against the Brooklyn Nets (16-33) Tuesday. Tip-off from Barclays Center is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let's analyze

Mired in their first three-game losing skid of the season, the Houston Rockets will try to stop the streak on the second night of a back-to-back at Barclays Center vs. the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 4.

Sports bettors are already familiar with staying nimble, adjusting to injuries and trade rumors. Additionally, NBA oddsmakers are on high alert for any trades that finalize before Thursday’s deadline. But handicapping also entails adjusting to the constantly evolving path of a player and team. A player’s performance is not always predictive.

Through all of the noise, the Houston Rockets stayed relatively quiet, making two minor moves. The first was exchanging second-round picks with the Boston Celtics, as Jaden Springer was the only player involved in the deal. He would eventually be waived, per Mike Scotto of HoopsHype.

While their Western Conference competitors engineered seismic deals that altered the NBA landscape — trading for Luka Dončić, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler and De’Aaron Fox — the Houston Rockets remained at a relative standstill as Thursday’s NBA trade deadline passed.

The Boston Celtics swung a trade ahead of Thursday's deadline, reportedly sending backup guard Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets in a salary dump.