Trade & FA 2024-25:

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Evan Sidery
@esidery
Ben Simmons is a player teams will be monitoring as a buyout candidate from the Nets before the trade deadline.

Simmons holds no trade value on a massive $40.4 million expiring contract, but there’s intrigue for a potential buyout to join a contender on the veteran’s minimum.

I think Zach Lowe had it right last year.  Until Simmons shows he is not afraid of free throws, he is not a serious player.  This year, he hardly has shot any free throws.  I do t care if he shoots 40%.  Showing he is not scared being fouled is step 1.  

Also, please shoot a three.  Doesn’t need to take many but not shooting any seems like a bit.  Just do it.  He doesn’t need to be the marksman Dwight Powell is but how many of us can be?