Simmons was previously linked to the Knicks by insider Ian Begley of SNY, who reported the team still has a spot for a player at the veteran minimum signing. The Knicks could avoid the salary cap's second apron by signing Simmons and adding one rookie deal, according to Begley.

The Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks are interested in Ben Simmons, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Simmons is an unrestricted free agent.

The New York Knicks have reportedly "continued to touch base with Ben Simmons during the free agency period," per SNY's Ian Begley.