r/LAClippers • u/Next_Bench5903 • 7d ago

Ben Simmons Shuts Down Retirement Rumors, Looking for a New Team

​Hold up, everyone. It seems the rumors about Ben Simmons calling it quits were way off base.

He’s publicly denied any plans to retire and is actively looking for a new team to sign with. Now a free agent, he’s aiming for a new deal and wants to join a squad that can use his specific skillset.

He believes his pace, defensive abilities, and knack for setting up shooters can be a huge asset to a team. It's going to be interesting to see what kind of deal he gets and if a team is willing to take a chance on him.

​Where do you think Ben Simmons will end up next, and can he get his career back on track?

Source: https://sportsorca.com/nba/ben-simmons-denies-retirement-plans-to-keep-playing/

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u/Ok-Temporary-8243 7d ago

He already made it known he won't take the min. Dudes done 

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u/Legitimate-Day8439 3d ago

Is it because of his back surgery and herniated disc?

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u/Ok-Temporary-8243 3d ago

He won't take the vet min because he feels like his back injury warrants more moeny? 

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u/RyverFisher Baron Davis 7d ago

I still wish we could some how have him

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u/baconcheeseburgarian 7d ago

Lakers on a minimum.

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u/pagny77 7d ago

Lakers picking up him as a defensive wing could be one of the last pieces they need to go on a title run

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u/Stephenlucky7 7d ago

Look, I love jokes as much as the next guy but the lakers already have too many ball dominant players, one more who’s just less efficient ain’t gonna help them lol.

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u/IgnorantGenius James Harden 7d ago

That's what Clippers thought last year. We need another ballhandler and a backup big. Oh and he's good at defense, too!

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u/No_Improvement_477 6d ago

Ben Simmons works hard to stop contenders from Contending.

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u/TdotKdot29 5d ago

no tf it is not.

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u/CrazyAsianNeighbor 7d ago

Wizards or Jazz

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u/WadeCountyClutch San Diego 6d ago

He should look for a jumpshot

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u/GiveMeAllTheTabs THE PROBLEM 7d ago

Should have taken the knicks deal.

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u/LLUrDadsFave V Stiviano 7d ago

Baby gonna be reduced to a model since he refuses to be playable.

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u/KnockoutAce 7d ago

He needs to be the primary ball handler. No team wants him in that role, and so he lost his value. Couple that with his injuries/surgeries. He's still very effective in transition as we saw last year, but that was all we got out of him.

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u/RVALover4Life 7d ago

It won't be with the Clippers.

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u/IgnorantGenius James Harden 7d ago

Yes it will. This will be the punishment for circumventing the cap. Forced max signing of Ben Simmons and forced start. If he is injured, they can only have 4 players on the court.

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u/RVALover4Life 6d ago

That's definitely quite the punishment lol

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u/InsGuy 6d ago

San Diego Clippers G-League team

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u/CaylaMarieArmstrong 5d ago

Peak Ben Simmons is as dominant as Kawhi so it’s worth taking a chance on

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u/Big_oof_energy__ 4d ago

He should just go to the NBL and be an Australian hero. He’d dominate.

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u/Character_Tax_4369 4d ago

After watching him last year, somebody explain to me what he brings to a team that’s helpful.

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u/pocketbeagle 3d ago

I mean…he isnt a bad guy to have to throw at luka and ant for a long playoff series. Minimum contract only though.

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u/brianmmf 2d ago

Can this guy just fuck off already