It is pretty clear to anyone paying attention that Eastern Conference supremacy will be a race between the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks in the 2025-26 NBA season. In their efforts to outpace the Cavs, the Knicks are tapping any and every line they possibly can.
Ian Begley reported that New York continues to circle around Ben Simmons as a target for their final veteran spot. This rumor has remained consistent throughout a large chunk of the 2025 offseason.
The Knicks insider wrote, "As of earlier this week, New York continued to show strong interest in signing Simmons as teams in on Simmons await his decision.