When the Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Ben Simmons, they hoped to acquire a promising player just entering his prime, but Simmons never panned out as expected.

The grouping of Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant in Brooklyn never bore fruit the way many thought it would, resulting in trades, conflicts, and eventually, players requesting out. One of the more controversial moves was Brooklyn's dealing James Harden to Philadelphia for Ben Simmons, a swap that Irving addressed recently on a stream.

According to The Hoops Alerts, Ben Simmons, known for size and versatality is now reportedly expected to sign with the Boston Celtics.

Selected with the No. 1 pick, Simmons was once considered a generational player with a winning approach to the game.

Ben Simmons is reportedly drawing trade interest from a Western Conference team hoping to make the playoffs next season.

Ben Simmons’ future is uncertain, but he reportedly has a preferred landing spot — and it isn’t the New York Knicks — ahead of the upcoming NBA season.

The Celtics are shifting expectations this offseason but remain in the mix for one of the most intriguing names left in free agency.