The 28-year-old No. 1 pick faces unemployment? Famous reporter: Simmons will be the basic salary goal pursued by many strong teams

On June 11, 28-year-old Simmons really wants to reduce his annual salary from $40 million to a basic salary player? According to Forbes reporter Evan SIdery, Ben Simmons will become the minimum salary target of veterans in the free market this year. Although due to injury, Simmons is no longer a player who can affect the situation, but he can still become a versatile player on the bench.

Simmons is 28 years old. He is the No. 2016 No. 16. He missed the entire season due to a foot injury in the 16-17 season. He ushered in his first year of his NBA career in the 17-18 season, playing in 81 games, averaging 15.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.7 steals and 0.9 blocks, beating Mitchell and Tatum to win the Rookie of the Year.

In 2019, Simmons renewed a five-year, $170 million contract with the 76ers in advance, but in 2021, the 76ers lost to the Hawks in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. At the critical moment, Simmons refused to overhead baskets and caused controversy, which also became the fuse for Simmons to break up with the 76ers. In September of the same year, Simmons left the team early and refused to return to the team on the grounds of health. Simmons, who was troubled by back injuries, could no longer play his former performance. In the 2024-25 season, Simmons reached a buyout agreement with the Nets and finally joined the Clippers with a short-term settlement of $750,000, making 18 substitutes for the Clippers, averaging 16.4 minutes per game, scoring 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists, setting a career low.

This season, Simmons' total annual salary is about $40 million, but his $170 million contract has expired. Will there be any team wanting Simmons this summer? It is reported that if Simmons is willing to accept a basic salary contract, multiple strong teams will compete for him.