Ben Simmons’ journey around the NBA is continuing, and it’s not clear where he will go next.
After splitting last season between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, Simmons is on the move again, and one team has the best chance of acquiring him.
According to Bovada, per NBACentral, the Boston Celtics are the current favorites to “win the Ben Simmons sweepstakes.”
They have +185 odds, followed by the Phoenix Suns with +255, the New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings with +375, and the Houston Rockets (+600), Cleveland Cavaliers (+750), and Toronto Raptors (+950).
The Boston Celtics are the favorites to win the Ben Simmons sweepstakes, per @BovadaOfficial
Boston Celtics +185
Phoenix Suns +255
New York Knicks +375
Sacramento Kings +375
Houston Rockets +600
Cleveland Cavaliers +750
Toronto Raptors +950 pic.twitter.com/tInbUAjZ9W— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 25, 2025
Wherever Simmons goes, he will have to do a lot to prove himself to his new fan base.
His work on the court has been consistently weak over the last several years, plagued by bad output and troubling injuries.
Last year, he averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists on 52.0 percent from the floor.
When he came to the Clippers, a lot of people thought he would turn a corner and could look like an All-Star again.
Instead, he did just 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists over 18 matches, playing only 16.4 minutes per game.
No matter where he plays next, Simmons probably won’t be a starter, at least not at first.
Will he eventually play better and earn a starting role with his new squad?
It’s possible, but improbable, and people are losing hope that he can turn things around.
All of these teams will weigh the good and the bad that comes with Simmons when they consider signing him.
For the right price, he could be a good deal, but these squads probably won’t expect a lot from him.
