NEW YORK (AP) — Ben Simmons was waived by the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday after the team agreed to a buyout with the last remaining link to a failed era of building around All-Stars. The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft was not with the Nets for their victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night as the sides worked on completing the deal.

Nets players and coaches reacted to Ben Simmons' buyout after the three-time All-Star signed a free agent deal with the Clippers.

Ben Simmons has taken his talents to the Los Angeles Clippers after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Nets and clearing waivers on Saturday