The Houston Rockets were not among the teams to snag an All-Star during one of the most shocking NBA trade deadlines in league history, but they are being linked with one in the post-trade “buyout” season.

Simmons was already going to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, but his $40 million contract this season made it impossible for the Nets to trade him for even the tiniest

Status: Currently rostered by the Pelicans after he was traded by the Raptors. He is not able to sign with any team currently a team in the luxury tax apron. He is not currently considered a buyout candidate, per Jake Fischer.