Ben Simmons is free.
James Harden is free.
The Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers were said to be “in the deal zone” on a possible swap of Ben Simmons for James Harden less than 24 hours ago.
On Thursday, the huge deal would finally go through between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.
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Simmons and the 76ers have been at odds all season, as the relationship reached a boiling point in October when he was thrown out of practice and suspended for conduct detrimental to the team.
James Harden had become increasingly frustrated with his role with the Nets as Kevin Durant is injured and Kyrie Irving can only play road games.