Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; LA Clippers guard/forward Ben Simmons (25) dunks over Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) during the first half at the Delta Center. Man

NBA insider Jake Fischer believes the Philadelphia 76ers were considering signing Ben Simmons before the former No. 1 overall pick signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Dallas Mavericks were reportedly interested in signing Ben Simmons but were unable to compete in the buyout market due to salary-cap limitations, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers shortly after his buyout by the Brooklyn Nets.

Ben Simmons gets a fresh start with the Clippers, but his durability remains the biggest question in his bid to revive his career.

The Brooklyn Nets and Ben Simmons previously agreed to a contract buyout, which led to Simmons signing with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, league sources said that the Dallas Mavericks were interested in pursuing Simmons before he signed with the Clippers.

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) defends LA Clippers guard/forward Ben Simmons (25) during the first half at the Delta Center. Mandatory

Ben Simmons was traded to the Brooklyn Nets so the Philadelphia 76ers could acquire James Harden. Three years later, Simmons and Harden are now teammates with the Los Angeles Clippers. After he agreed to a contract buyout with the Nets,

The Los Angeles Clippers recently acquired Ben Simmons after he agreed to a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and cleared waivers. The 28-year-old reportedly prioritized a move to Los Angeles over an offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers (via ESPN's ...