Official: Clippers sign Ben Simmons

The LA Clippers have signed Ben Simmons, the team announced on Monday.

Simmons, who was bought out by the Nets last week, reportedly met with the Cavs before signing with the Clippers. He will be a free agent at season’s end. 

The 28-year-old has played in 33 games (24 starts) for the Brooklyn Nets this season, averaging 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and a team-leading 6.9 assists in 25.0 minutes. 

Originally selected first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, Simmons has appeared in 365 games across seven NBA seasons with Philadelphia and Brooklyn, averaging 13.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 31.8 minutes.

The 6-10 guard/forward is a three-time NBA All-Star (2019-21), two-time All-Defensive honoree (2020-21), and All-NBA Third Team selection in 2020. Simmons was also voted the 2017-18 Rookie of the Year, following a season in which he posted 12 triple-doubles, the second most by a rookie in league history.

Simmons is a do-it-all player. He may not finish the way he once did, but Simmons can still do many things to help a team, including defend.