The New York Knicks’ chances of landing Ben Simmons just skyrocketed. And they have the Sacramento Kings to thank.
League sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon that the #Kangz are considered the “most likely destination” for Russell Wesbrook. On the bright side, this ensures the Knicks won’t make the mistake of signing the 2017 MVP themselves. On the not-so-bright side, it removes a potential Ben Simmons competitor from the field.
At this point, in fact, New York may even be the favorite to scoop up the 29-year-old. Whether fans should be excited by this prospective addition is a separate matter.