The Brooklyn Nets are positioning themselves to reset the franchise forward of the 2024-25 NBA season as they already dealt away star wing Mikal Bridges for a bevy of draft capital.
The transfer was anticipated as Brooklyn has been operating in place for years with out a clear path, however now the entrance workplace can function realizing it must arrange a rebuild.
The 2025 NBA Draft will characteristic Duke star Cooper Flagg and he represents the Nets’ finest likelihood of getting again into playoff competition.
Brooklyn’s received extra wings to commerce like Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith who would fetch extra draft picks, although they’re doubtless caught with Ben Simmons.
Simmons has a big sum of money nonetheless due on his present deal and has handled accidents over the previous few seasons which have made him a damaging asset.
Nevertheless, he shouldn’t have to fret about these issues as he’s celebrating his twenty eighth birthday through NBA Central.
“Happy Birthday to Ben Simmons”
Completely satisfied Birthday to Ben Simmons 🔥pic.twitter.com/MGWqDbUBU1
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 20, 2024
Nonetheless in his prime years, Simmons may very well be a respectable function participant if he’s ever in a position to get his physique proper for the common season.
Earlier in his profession, Simmons had the look of a franchise participant as he may playmake and defend at excessive ranges.
Within the uncommon instances that Simmons was obtainable in the course of the 2023-24 NBA season, he confirmed off those self same abilities although now it’s a matter of with the ability to keep on the courtroom.
Hopefully the previous No. 1 general decide can get again to full well being as he has some gasoline left within the tank as a participant.
