The Brooklyn Nets made a gamble during the 2021-22 season as they traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons.

In September of 2022, the Brooklyn Nets made the difficult decision to ship off then-superstar guard James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package involv

Simmons, who signed a five-year, $177 million deal with the 76ers in 2019, will reportedly join the Los Angeles Clippers, where Harden plays.

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Saturday that they have waived Ben Simmons, ending a partnership that began during the 2021-21 season via trade.

Ben Simmons leaves his time with the Nets behind with a reduced contract with the Clippers. A lower salary, but with the chance to redeem himself and shine alongside big stars. Check out how much he earns.