"Ben Simmons gave back almost $1.1M in his buyout from the Brooklyn Nets, a league source told @spotrac," Smith wrote on X. "This reflects the amount Simmons will recoup when he signs a prorated veteran minimum deal with the LA Clippers.

Simmons went to the Nets from Philadelphia in a deal for Harden at the 2022 trade deadline. But the three-time All-Star was never able to join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the court that season after hurting his back trying to get into shape after sitting out the first half of that season.

Former 76ers star Ben Simmons is fresh off a new deal with the Los Angeles Clippers and the vibes couldn't be better right now. In his first press conference with his new team, Ben spoke up about the new opportunity and how he's been set up for success.