The Cleveland Cavaliers should enter the All-Star break as the best team in the league, record-wise.
They currently sit at 42-10 and are first in the Eastern Conference.
The Cavaliers have been a dominant force during the 2024-25 NBA season on both ends of the court and seem to be the top contenders for the title.
Cleveland has built their success on the strength of their efficient offense and stifling defense, making it an appealing destination for players who are bought out.
The Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons have recently reached a buyout agreement, which means the former All-Star is now free to sign with other teams.
The Cavaliers were a logical spot for Simmons as he would give them some much-needed size on the wings and another playmaker to pair with Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell.
Cleveland was in the running for Simmons’ services, but according to ESPN Cleveland, he has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers instead.
“No Ben Simmons to the Cavs…”
No Ben Simmons to the Cavs… https://t.co/Vcg3jo24in
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) February 8, 2025
Simmons’s move to the Clippers makes sense, as he’ll have a larger role on their team than on the Cavaliers, who are set at the guard spots.
Los Angeles has James Harden running the show but doesn’t have another capable playmaker off the bench to support him and the offense.
Simmons would have been a valuable addition for Cleveland, especially after they traded away Caris LeVert and Georges Niang at the deadline for De’Andre Hunter.
Even without Simmons, though, the Cavaliers are a formidable team that should be able to attract another buyout candidate in the coming weeks.
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