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Knicks urged to sign former No. 1 overall pick as role player

Ben Simmons remains a free agent, and the New York Knicks could have him fill their remaining roster spot for a veteran on a ...
For most of his career, Simmons has been a ball handler who has run the point. With the Celtics, he wouldn't have to be ...
Ben Simmons has taken his talents to the Los Angeles Clippers after agreeing to a contract buyout with the Nets and clearing waivers on Saturday. In a way, seeing the 28-year-old sign with that team ...
Simmons’ inability to shoot — or even look at the basket — makes it so that Brown couldn’t successfully play him with ...
Apr 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) shoots the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) in the second half at the Intuit Dome.
Simmons has been linked to Sacramento recently, and for good reason. He’s a 6-foot-10 wing who plays like a point guard, and when he’s playing well, is a dynamic ball-handler and passer.
The New York Knicks are one of the top suitors for Ben Simmons in free agency. Simmons, the No. 1 overall pick from the 2016 NBA Draft, was an All-Star in each year from 2019-21 with the ...
Simmons, the No. 1 overall pick by Philadelphia in 2016, joined Harden with the Clippers following his Brooklyn departure, averaging 16.4 minutes in 18 appearances.
So, for teams in the market for playmakers, that leaves unrestricted free agents Russell Westbrook and Ben Simmons as two of the top options remaining. Below, we'll break down their best potential ...