Ben Simmons shines on his Los Angeles Clippers debut as they win in overtime against the Utah Jazz.

The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in signing Ben Simmons but were unable to compete in the buyout market due to salary-cap limitations, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers shortly after his buyout by the Brooklyn Nets.

The Los Angeles Clippers will be severely shorthanded as they attempt to snap a two-game skid on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell and Ben Simmons will all be sidelined for the road matchup on the second night of a back-to-back.

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; LA Clippers guard/forward Ben Simmons (25) dunks over Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) during the first half at the Delta Center. Man

The LA Clippers made one of the most substantial signings of the buyout market cycle this NBA season, taking a chance on former first-overall pick Ben Simmons. The 6-foot-10 point guard has been counted out by many through an injury-ridden career,

NBA insider Jake Fischer believes the Philadelphia 76ers were considering signing Ben Simmons before the former No. 1 overall pick signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Ben Simmons gets a fresh start with the Clippers, but his durability remains the biggest question in his bid to revive his career.

The Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons previously agreed to a contract buyout, which led to Simmons signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, league sources said that the Dallas Mavericks were interested in pursuing Simmons before he signed with the Clippers.

Ben Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers following his buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons also received interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. Jake