The Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Clippers will meet Friday with newly bought out guard/forward Ben Simmons, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. After not being traded by Thursday's in-season trade deadline,

Unfortunately, then, that immediately disqualifies the following teams: Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets. The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks are also very close to the first apron and could struggle to sign him as well.

Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons will reportedly join the LA Clippers after he reached a buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets.