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Unlikely point guard fueling Nets’ success after replacing Ben Simmons
The buyout of Ben Simmons left the Brooklyn Nets with a glaring hole at point guard. Trendon Watford has had no issues filling it. Saturday’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers was the latest example of the 24-year-old’s play fueling the team’s success.
Nets took gamble on Ben Simmons in what was an impossible situation
The Brooklyn Nets made a gamble during the 2021-22 season as they traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons.
Nets filling open roster spot after Ben Simmons buyout
The Nets are finalizing a new contract with two-way forward Tyrese Martin ahead of Thursday night’s game against Cleveland, sources told The Post.
Nets' Trendon Watford Finds Success at Point Guard in Win Over 76ers
When D'Angelo Russell exited Thursday night's loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers after rolling his ankle, it was fair to assume the newly-signed Killian Hayes would step into the starting point guard role for the Brooklyn Nets.
Nets waive Ben Simmons after three seasons
The Brooklyn Nets announced on Saturday that they have waived Ben Simmons, ending a partnership that began during the 2021-21 season via trade.
Trendon Watford thrives at point guard down stretch in Nets’ win
Since acquiring D’Angelo Russell, the Nets had been a winless 0-6 without him. That was until Saturday and Trendon Watford’s endgame heroics. The Nets started recent 10-day signee Killian Hayes at point guard,
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Ben Simmons waived by the Nets after the team and former No. 1 pick agree to a buyout
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Wizards’ Malcolm Brogdon, left, defends Brooklyn Nets’ Ben Simmons during the first half of ...
Nets players react to Ben Simmons buyout with former All-Star set to sign with Clippers
Nets players and coaches reacted to Ben Simmons' buyout after the three-time All-Star signed a free agent deal with the Clippers.
The Brooklyn Nets Paid Ben Simmons A Shocking Amount Of Money For 90 Games
The Ben Simmons era for the Brooklyn Nets ended earlier this month when they bought him out of his contract. Simmons was traded (via the Philadelphia 76ers) du ...
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Ben Simmons says he’s ready to play at a high level for LA Clippers after being waived by Nets
Ben Simmons has opened a new chapter with the Los Angeles Clippers, practicing with the team for the first time after being ...
Key Nets reserve could benefit from Ben Simmons buyout ahead of looming free agency
Trendon Watford is in line for an expanded opportunity at point guard for the Nets following Ben Simmons' buyout.
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Nets react to life after Ben Simmons: ‘We wish him luck and the best for him and his family’
Ben Simmons has taken his talents to the Los Angeles Clippers after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Nets and clearing ... Simmons’ tenure in Brooklyn ends with 90 games played and ...
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Can Ben Simmons Help LA Clippers More than Nets?
In September of 2022, the Brooklyn Nets made the difficult decision to ship off then-superstar guard James Harden to the ...
Nets waive Ben Simmons, convert former Allen star Tyrese Martin to a multi-year contract
In a related move, the Nets converted the contract of former William Allen standout Tyrese Martin to a multi-year contract ...