Right now, the NBA world might feel like a calm place after the storm. Ahead of the trade deadline, the dynamics of the league kept changing as the teams engaged in power moves in the last few days. No one can forget the blockbuster Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade swap the Lakers managed to pull in the years to come. But the drama isn’t over yet, as the buyout market popped out, ultimately opening doors for more player movement. Despite the pivotal chance, Ben Simmons’ future hangs on a thin thread.
An ESPN report stated that the Brooklyn Nets are working on a buyout for the Aussie baller who is in the last year of his 5-year $177.2 million extension. Amid this situation, a particular reason holds off teams like Lakers, Celtics, Nuggets and few others from signing him.
Potential buyout candidates with salaries above the $12.8 million mid-level:
Malcolm Brogdon
Bruce Brown
Ben Simmons
Bojan Bogdanovic
The Celtics, Nuggets, Lakers, Bucks, Wolves, Knicks, and Suns wouldn’t be able to sign these players since they’re above the first apron.
— Yossi Gozlan (@YossiGozlan) February 6, 2025
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