Ben Simmons has been waived by the Brooklyn Nets after the team agreed to a buyout with the last remaining link to a failed era of building around All-Stars. The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft was not with the Nets for their victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night as the sides worked on completing the deal.

The Brooklyn Nets announced on Saturday that they have waived Ben Simmons, ending a partnership that began during the 2021-22 season via trade.

Nets players and coaches reacted to Ben Simmons' buyout after the three-time All-Star signed a free agent deal with the Clippers.