"Poor Clippers!"—Fans laugh as Ben Simmons signs with the Clippers after clearing waivers, per Shams Charania

If you're wondering if there is any more NBA Trade news after the deadline ended, think again!

This weekend, Shams Charania broke the news that Ben Simmons will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after reaching the buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. (via X/@BleacherReport)

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Netizens react to Ben Simmons going to the Clippers

Because of Shams Charania's news that Ben Simmons will be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, NBA fans poked fun at the trade, saying that the Clippers lost the trade by going with Ben! (via X/@MarkMel06909928)

Other NBA fans hilariously trolled the Ben Simmons trade, saying that the Lakers got Luka Doncic and the best that the Clippers can have is, well...Ben Simmons. (via X/@FanaticsBook, @playoffskee)

People also joked about Ben Simmons being an "injury-prone" player. Saying that his contributions to the Clippers would just be him sitting on the bench. (via X/@BetMGM)

Fans also said that Ben Simmons' decisions were wrong—saying that he should have chosen the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Los Angeles Clippers.

"Bro could've won a championship with the Cavs and chose the Clippers!" - one fan commented.

Because Ben Simmons is known as that "injury-prone" player, X users are still surprised that NBA teams want Ben on their roster. Perhaps because he has a great shooting skill?

"Why do teams keep paying this man?" - one X user asked.

With the Ben Simmons trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, people reacted hilariously by showing Ben Simmons' stats and sarcastically saying that the Clippers team found a gem with Ben Simmons. (via X/@realapp_)

Los Angeles Clippers fans also poked fun at the Ben Simmons deal, asking if Ben Simmons still plays basketball because they have not seen him play for how many seasons.

"He still plays basketball?" - an LA Clippers fan said.

And other X users roasted Ben Simmons, saying that the LA Clippers need a benchwarmer who will pass their Gatorade during timeouts. (via X/@gabestandsout)

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Ben Simmons' Future with the Clippers

Now that Ben Simmons is suiting up for the Los Angeles Clippers, fans are divided on whether he'll perform better with his new team or he'll remain a liability for the team. But hey, never underestimate Ben Simmons because maybe he will be an effective player alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Maybe he needs that "push" from the veterans to play the game with ease.

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With the Ben Simmons trade, the Los Angeles Clippers will have a long way to go to get the championship but hey, maybe with Ben Simmons, they'll be slowly but surely walking in the right direction!