EXCLUSIVE: NBA Star Ben Simmons Makes Second Attempt To Offload $15 Million Dumbo Condo—a Year After Leaving Brooklyn Nets

NBA free agent Ben Simmons is making a second attempt to sell his palatial New York apartment—putting the condo back on the market for the reduced price of $14.99 million.

Simmons, 29, who is originally from Australia, first put his designer Dumbo dwelling on the market for $16.99 million in March 2025, almost one month to the day after he left the Brooklyn Nets.

The basketball pro ultimatley signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he played for just a matter of months before becoming a free agent at the end of the 2025 season, and it seems he is ready to sever his remaining ties to the Empire State, relisting his five-bedroom condo for a reduced price.

Simmons purchased the property for $14 million in 2023—soon after he was traded to the Nets by the Philadelphia 76ers—snapping up two adjacent units for that sum, which he then transformed into a sizable 5,261-square-foot oasis, which is now listed with Carl Gambino and Marta Maletz of The Gambino Group at Compass.

Located in the luxurious Olympia Dumbo high-rise, which sits alongside the Brooklyn Bridge, just a few minutes from the riverfront, the condo was designed by renowned firm Widell + Boschetti, with co-founder Barette Widell revealing that the space was intended to offer an "understated," yet "ultimately timeless" appeal.

"Given that we’ve worked with this client several times, the overall design direction was an elevated, more sophisticated approach something that feels comfortable, understated, and ultimately timeless," Widell explained in an email to Realtor.com®.

"The goal was to create a true sanctuary: a place where he could unwind and recharge, balanced with areas designed for entertaining and gathering with friends.

"This project is a reflection of thoughtful balance elevated yet approachable, tailored yet timeless creating a home that feels both personal and effortlessly livable."

Widell noted that, when it came to Simmons' priorities in the condo, the primary suite was his main focus, revealing that the basketball star wanted the room to feel "like a retreat" where he could get away from it all—while the main living spaces needed to provide a place where he felt comfortable spending time with his pals.

"The client prioritized comfort and functionality above all else," she shared. "He wanted his primary suite to feel like a retreat, while also having a dedicated space where friends could relax, play pool, and enjoy a more social, energetic environment."

To that end, listing photos show that there is a stark difference between the aesthetic of the main spaces—which boast walls of windows to amplify the beautiful city views and also open up to a private terrace space.

The main communal area, while features a living room, modern kitchen, and a dining space, boasts an open-plan layout that makes each space feel incredibly expansive—a feeling that is further emphasized by the beautiful natural light that flows in from every angle.

However, for more intimate gatherings, there are several other spaces: a cozy gaming room that features jaw-dropping views of the Manhattan Bridge, an entertainment room with a huge sectional couch and a pool table, and a movie theater with two enormous daybeds for extra comfort.

One of the key aspects of the design process, Widell explained, was ensuring that the decor in the apartment enhanced, rather than competed with, those spectacular vistas.

"One of the key considerations in this project was layering the interiors without competing with the incredible New York City views," Widell explained. "We were very intentional about enhancing the space while allowing the surroundings to remain a focal point."

Blackout curtains have been added to the windows in several of these spaces—as well as in the bedrooms—to turn them into private retreats, enabling Simmons and his friends to shut out the world whenever they felt the need for true relaxation.

"We incorporated Venetian plaster walls, specialty wall coverings, and custom drapery to add depth and texture," Widell went on. "Custom furnishings were designed specifically for the space to ensure both comfort and functionality, aligning with the client’s lifestyle while maintaining a refined aesthetic."

The primary "retreat" features a very moody, dark aesthetic and comes complete with its own private terrace, an enormous ensuite bathroom—with giant soaking tub—and an expansive walk-in closet that listing photos show has been emptied of all of Simmons' clothing.

In total, the enormous apartment features seven bathrooms—five full and two half.

Among the more unique design elements in the space are some custom acrylic shelves that display Simmons' impressive collection of Bearbrick figurines, a hugely-popular range of bear-shaped statues by Japanese toy company Medicom, which often feature designs by high-end collaborators like artist Keith Haring and sportswear giant Nike.

Simmons' property has also been outfitted with an impressive smart system that controls everything from the heated floors to the motorized drapes—and even the lighting.

It also comes complete with four parking spaces.

The apartment will be the third high-profile U.S. property that Simmons has attempted to offload since he began his career in the NBA in 2016, when he was drafted by the 76ers—however, his time on the American real estate market has not been without its tribulations.

In October 2021, just four months before he was signed to the Nets, Simmons listed his Philadelphia apartment for $3.1 million, having purchased the unit for $2.5 million in 2018.

Located in the Ritz-Carlton residences, the property spans just over 3,000 square feet and features three bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

However, even Simmons' sporting celebrity could not help him shift the unit, which records show was taken off the market in July 2023 after several price reductions. It was then listed for rent—with an asking price of $12,500 a month—the following year.

The pro baller faced similar struggles on the West Coast, where he previously owned a luxurious home in Hidden Hills, CA, which he purchased for $17.75 million in 2021. He initially put that dwelling on the market for the much higher price of $23 million the following year—but was unable to find a buyer.

After slashing his asking price on multiple occasions, eventually lowering it to $17.5 million, he put the property up on the auction block in a no-reserve sale, where it finally sold for just $12.1 million—leaving Simmons with a $5 million loss.