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.

The Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons are working toward a contract buyout, a league source said Friday, and Simmons will meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LA Clippers and Houston Rockets as he decides on his next destination.

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We've got another exciting Eastern Conference matchup on Friday's NBA schedule as the Cleveland Cavaliers will visit the Washington Wizards. Washington is 9-41 overall and 5-20 at home, while Cleveland is 41-10 overall and 17-6 on the road.