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.

Ben Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers this weekend. Now, his new team will face his old one later in the season.

Simmons, who reportedly will sign with the Clippers, played in 33 of the Nets' 52 games this season, and averaged 6.2 points and 6.9 assists. He is making $40 million.