Los Angeles Clippers forward Ben Simmons played in just his third game on Sunday after being bought out by the Brooklyn Nets. LA lost to the Indiana Pacers 129-111.

"Ben Simmons gave back almost $1.1M in his buyout from the Brooklyn Nets, a league source told @spotrac," Smith wrote on X. "This reflects the amount Simmons will recoup when he signs a prorated veteran minimum deal with the LA Clippers.

The Clippers are in danger of falling into the Western Conference play-in tournament amid a 3-5 stretch. Tyronn Lue's squad ranks 16th in offense and 19th in defense during that span. Los Angeles allowed the Indiana Pacers to score 129 points on 46-of-84 (54.8 percent) with 31 assists and 12 turnovers during a blowout loss on Sunday.

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Ben Simmons revealed his mindset as he turns the page to a new chapter in his basketball journey with the Clippers.

During his introductory press conference on Monday, Simmons expressed optimism about his new team and explained why he chose the Clippers.

The newest member of the Clippers had no interest in discussing the full-circle nature of the whole trade saga.

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine rebounds, Jalen Duren added 12 points and 19 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons won their seventh straight game with a 106-97 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.