Simmons played in 50 total games last season for the Clippers and Nets, the most games he's played since 2020–21—his final year with the 76ers. He averaged five points, 5.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game on the year,

Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates a dunk during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards during Game Two of the Eastern Conference first round series at Wells Fargo Center on May 26,

Ben Simmons may not be the star he once was, but he is still generating interest as a free agent. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, four teams are currently in the mix for the former No.