Los Angeles Clippers could land Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons on buyout deals, strengthening their defense and playmaking depth ahead of the playoffs.

The Nets will be without Cam Johnson and Ben Simmons against the Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back on Wednesday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers could target the Chicago Bulls' Lonzo Ball or Brooklyn Nets' Bill Simmons if either player is bought out this season, according

ESPN's Brian Windhorst mentioned Ben Simmons as a potential candidate to receive a contract buyout as the NBA’s end-of-season market shapes up with the Feb. 6 trade deadline looming. Windhorst dropped Simmons’ name when asked who the Cleveland Cavaliers could pursue in the buyout market.

Recently addressing the subject, ESPN's Brian Windhorst shared insights about the front office looking at the potential buyout market. "What you be looking for is a perimeter guard who has size and can defend.