The Brooklyn Nets will host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup on the Monday NBA schedule. Brooklyn is 18-34 overall and 7-17 at home, while Charlotte is 13-37 overall and 4-17 on the road.

It also helps the team is finally playing to its full potential. Cameron Johnson (19.3 ppg) has been back in the lineup for the last two games, while the Nets are also benefiting from improved play from D’Angelo Russell (13.0 ppg) and Nic Claxton (9.9 ppg).

Ben Simmons lands at his third NBA franchise, with the La Clippers confirming they have signed the Australian following his release from the Brooklyn Nets.

The Clippers added the athletic 6-foot-10 guard, who when not injured is an excellent defender and creator, although he lacks scoring touch from deep.

Simmons earned rookie of the year honors in 2017-18 with the Philadelphia 76ers and was an All-Star the next three seasons. A standout defender and passer, he never developed as a