Marcus Smart was on the New York Knicks’ radar before joining the Los Angeles Lakers, and now that he’s off the board, the team’s next top target feels like it’s going to be…Ben Simmons.
The 2018 Rookie of the Year has been on the Big Apple’s radar for a little while, though it has felt like New York might wait out the futures of other options before making a decision. Those potential alternatives are now starting to find new homes.
In addition to Smart getting a buy out and leaving the Washington Wizards for the Lakers, Chris Paul has settled on a wildly interesting, if risky, reunion with the Los Angeles Clippers.