Ben Simmons & Kevin Durant Get Acquainted In Brooklyn

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Ben Simmons & Kevin Durant
Ben Simmons looks happy to be with the Nets.

Ben Simmons was able to force his way out of Philadelphia this season, although, at times, it did not seem possible. In the end, however, Simmons was able to get his wish as on Thursday, Simmons was sent to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for James Harden. It was a massive blockbuster trade that is going to shake up the Eastern Conference for the rest of the season. 

Simmons has officially arrived in Brooklyn and now that James Harden has passed his physical, Simmons can start getting in reps with the team. For instance, Simmons was practicing with the team today, and as you can see from the video clip below, he was all smiles while surrounded by fresh faces.

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At one point in the clip, Simmons went up to dap Kevin Durant, who seemed happy to have a new teammate on his side. The Nets have been lacking on defense, and Simmons promises to help secure the team's presence in the paint. Of course, it's going to take a while to get involved with the Nets' system, but overall, this is of great benefit to both the Nets and Simmons himself.


It remains to be seen when Simmons will be able to take the floor for the Nets, however, it's clear that he is in good shape right now. With that in mind, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates from the basketball world.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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