There aren’t many options left on the NBA free agent market, but one name that offers some intrigue is former All-Star point guard Ben Simmons. After an incredible start to his career, the former number one pick has seen his game completely abandon him to the point that he was rumored to be considering retirement this offseason.
Simmons could surely be signed for a minimum contract, and as a 15th man, could offer a rare combination of point guard and big man skills with elite defensive upside to boot. It’s been years since we’ve seen anything close to peak Simmons, but if a team could unlock even a shred of that in small doses, it would be a massive advantage.