Ben Simmons DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons (conditioning) is not listed on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Jazz, meaning he'll be available to make his debut with his new team. He finalized a contract buyout with the Nets on Friday after averaging 24.6 minutes in his 33 games this season and producing 6.2 points, 6.9 assists, 5.2 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game. His role with the Clippers is uncertain but with Kawhi Leonard (rest) not playing, Simmons could get significant playing time on Thursday.

Los Angeles Clippers guard Ben Simmons (conditioning) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Simmons recently joined the Clippers after finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. It's unclear if the Clippers plan on having Simmons play at all before the All-Star break. Once active, Simmons figures to play a significant role in the Clippers rotation. His playmaking and defense should be enough to make him worth rostering in at least deep formats.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Nets and guard/forward Ben Simmons have agreed to a contract buyout. The 28-year-old was at his best while a member of the 76ers. However, after he was traded to Brooklyn, his production declined significantly. Simmons has averaged 13.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists, and 1.5 steals in 365 regular-season games throughout his career. Unfortunately, injuries and personal issues have caused him to miss plenty of time over the years. But now that he's a free agent, he'll likely draw interest from a number of teams around the National Basketball Association, even more so because of his versatility. Yet, it's hard to tell how impactful the former LSU Tiger will be from a fantasy standpoint until he inks a new deal. He'll also need to stay healthy.