Ben Simmons, Klutch Sports part ways
Ramona Shelburne: Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports have mutually decided to part ways, sources told ESPN. Simmons had been represented by Klutch since he came into the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2016. The agency negotiated his five-year $177 million extension in 2019.
Source: Twitter @ramonashelburne
Source: Twitter @ramonashelburne
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ben Simmons, Klutch Sports part ways sportando.basketball/en/ben-simmons… – 3:36 PM
Ben Simmons, Klutch Sports part ways sportando.basketball/en/ben-simmons… – 3:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I’m old enough to remember when NBA had to clear Lakers of tampering with Ben Simmons
A lot has changed in 4 years – 3:21 PM
I’m old enough to remember when NBA had to clear Lakers of tampering with Ben Simmons
A lot has changed in 4 years – 3:21 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2021, six players produced a triple-double:
Draymond Green
James Harden
Nikola Jokic
Domantas Sabonis
Ben Simmons
Russell Westbrook
It’s the most triple-doubles recorded in a single day in NBA history.
Subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 3:08 PM
📅 On this day in 2021, six players produced a triple-double:
Draymond Green James Harden Nikola Jokic Domantas Sabonis Ben Simmons Russell WestbrookIt’s the most triple-doubles recorded in a single day in NBA history.
Subscribe: open.substack.com/pub/statitudes… – 3:08 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports have mutually decided to part ways, sources told ESPN. Simmons had been represented by Klutch since he came into the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2016. The agency negotiated his five-year $177 million extension in 2019. – 2:42 PM
Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons and Klutch Sports have mutually decided to part ways, sources told ESPN. Simmons had been represented by Klutch since he came into the NBA as the No. 1 pick in 2016. The agency negotiated his five-year $177 million extension in 2019. – 2:42 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Sixers might win the title. I completely backed the James Harden trade at the time.
I’m also never going to stop wondering what the Kings really offered for Ben Simmons, because the idea of either Tyrese Haliburton or De’Aaron Fox with Joel Embiid for a decade… wow. – 11:31 AM
The Sixers might win the title. I completely backed the James Harden trade at the time.
I’m also never going to stop wondering what the Kings really offered for Ben Simmons, because the idea of either Tyrese Haliburton or De’Aaron Fox with Joel Embiid for a decade… wow. – 11:31 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn on what the team needs to see from Ben Simmons for him to return:
“We’re just trying to get to a place where he feels good being back on the court. That’s the ultimate goal is to get him in a place where he’s not having soreness or inflammation and he’s ready to… – 6:40 PM
Jacque Vaughn on what the team needs to see from Ben Simmons for him to return:
“We’re just trying to get to a place where he feels good being back on the court. That’s the ultimate goal is to get him in a place where he’s not having soreness or inflammation and he’s ready to… – 6:40 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn when asked if he anticipates Ben Simmons playing again this season:
“There have been zero discussions about him not playing. We expect him to be back, we’re waiting for him to be back.” pic.twitter.com/mlLKHV4n5c – 6:03 PM
Jacque Vaughn when asked if he anticipates Ben Simmons playing again this season:
“There have been zero discussions about him not playing. We expect him to be back, we’re waiting for him to be back.” pic.twitter.com/mlLKHV4n5c – 6:03 PM
Meghan Triplett @Meghan_Triplett
Jacque Vaughn said the Nets are operating under the belief that Ben Simmons will be back and expect him to play this season. He added that Simmons is progressing, doing on court work and hasn’t experienced any setbacks. – 6:00 PM
Jacque Vaughn said the Nets are operating under the belief that Ben Simmons will be back and expect him to play this season. He added that Simmons is progressing, doing on court work and hasn’t experienced any setbacks. – 6:00 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings center Richaun Holmes is out again vs. the Nets tonight due to a non-COVID illness. Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played for the Nets since Feb. 15, is out with left knee/back soreness. – 5:59 PM
Kings center Richaun Holmes is out again vs. the Nets tonight due to a non-COVID illness. Ben Simmons, who hasn’t played for the Nets since Feb. 15, is out with left knee/back soreness. – 5:59 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn is operating under the assumption that Ben Simmons will be back this season. Reiterates his “zero” conversation bit on a shutdown. – 5:57 PM
Jacque Vaughn is operating under the assumption that Ben Simmons will be back this season. Reiterates his “zero” conversation bit on a shutdown. – 5:57 PM
Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons is progressing and doing on-court work, but declined to elaborate. Said he doesn’t want any misinterpretations. Will give us updates as he can. – 5:48 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons is progressing and doing on-court work, but declined to elaborate. Said he doesn’t want any misinterpretations. Will give us updates as he can. – 5:48 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons is “progressing” and has been doing on-court work.
Would not say what those workouts have entailed. – 5:48 PM
Jacque Vaughn said Ben Simmons is “progressing” and has been doing on-court work.
Would not say what those workouts have entailed. – 5:48 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons has progressed to on court work, though he declines to say what exactly Simmons has been doing. – 5:47 PM
Jacque Vaughn says Ben Simmons has progressed to on court work, though he declines to say what exactly Simmons has been doing. – 5:47 PM
More on this storyline
Jon Krawczynski: Ben Simmons is expected to hire veteran agent Bernie Lee, who has a long history of guiding clients through difficult spots, sources said. Lee also reps Jimmy Butler, Justin Holiday and Kris Dunn, among other players. -via Twitter @JonKrawczynski / March 17, 2023
Ramona Shelburne: Simmons and Klutch decided to part ways in a conversation this week. “He just needed a fresh start,” according to a source. -via Twitter @ramonashelburne / March 17, 2023
Asked for a description of what, exactly, Simmons is doing when he’s on the court as he attempts to play again, Vaughn responded, “I’m just gonna say ‘on court,’ so we have no interpretation of how many people are on the court, how many balls are on the court [or] how many defenders.” As to whether there was a potential return date set, Vaughn again said, “There’s no timetable for him. The ultimate goal is we don’t have a recurrence. We get feedback every time he’s on the floor, what strengthening he has done on both his back and his knee, and he’s had no setbacks, which is good.” -via New York Post / March 17, 2023