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Clippers bolster their depth by signing former Nets guard Ben Simmons

The Clippers announced that they have signed Ben Simmons to a deal on Monday, giving them another big body and athletic player.

Simmons, who has had an up-and-down career since being drafted No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016, was available after getting a buyout of his contract from the Brooklyn Nets and then clearing waivers.

He was in the final year of a five-year deal that paid him $40 million this season.

According to reports, Simmons gave back $1.1 million in his buyout.

The 6-10 guard averaged 6.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in 33 games with the Nets this season.