Ben Simmons Rumors

Marc Stein: As Ben Simmons decides his next career steps, I'm told Bernie Lee has notified @TheNBPA that he has formally removed himself from the union's ledger as Simmons' agent.

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Ben Simmons has generated interest from the Knicks and another team but is also questioning whether he even wants to continue playing in the NBA next season, The Post has learned. The former All-Star and Rookie of the Year, who has struggled recently with injuries and handling the public pressures of the league, is an option for the Knicks because of his upside as an elite defender and athlete to fill their backup point guard spot, a league source said. However, Simmons, who has accumulated DNPs the past few seasons, and over $200 million in career earnings, is sending a message that he isn’t sure “if he wants to continue,” another source added.

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One name that has surfaced in trade rumors is three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. However, Knicks insider Ian Begley doubts New York will pursue Simmons, suggesting the team may instead target a proven shooter. “Logic tells me to take the field because there are so many different variables here for the Knicks,” Begley said. “They have interest, other teams have interest, and they have one spot unless they make a trade to open up another." "So it seems to me you are looking at Landry Shamet or a Ben Simmons-type player. That is why I would probably take the field. Are the Knicks the favorite? I do not think so.”

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Ben Simmons has been talked about around the Knicks, per league sources, with their minimum roster slot.

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Ian Begley: Knicks trading five first round picks to acquire bridges from Brooklyn last year. So you either have to extend him or you have to include him in a trade that got you something significant back. Now that bridges has agreed to this extension, he is not eligible to be traded for the next six months. Knicks also have another roster spot that they can fill if they want to. Uh, they remain interested in Ben Simmons, interested in Landry Shamet. It'll be interesting to see which way they go with that last roster spot.

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Sirius XM NBA: “I think he’s crazy [if he goes to Boston or New York]” @Jumpshot8 talks to @TermineRadio about potential Ben Simmons landing spots pic.x.com/SmlreAjTyt

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Jake Fischer: Sacramento and New York were the two teams that I was told back in Las Vegas were the top contenders for Ben Simmons and his two best options. But we've also been told that Boston and Phoenix are teams that have ra made contact with his camp and his representation. The Suns I think make a little bit less sense now that they have brought in Jordan Goodwin after claiming him off waivers from the Lakers. And Boston, I think their situation is still a little bit murky being that they are absolutely still going to be open and engaged on trade conversations for Anfernee Simons and George Niang, but right now there's a bit of a Ben Simmons sweep stakes going on at the the bottom of the barrel of the NBA free agency open market period.

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NBACentral: Ben Simmons’ pending decision is reportedly holding up the market for Russell Westbrook, per @JakeLFischer (h/t @Fullcourtpass )

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Brian Windhorst: Yo Cat, this is your burning question!?! I’m told he’s probably going to make a choice in the next week. Kings, Suns, Knicks and, yes, Celtics have all been connected to him

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Kyrie on the Nets trading Harden for Simmons: "It shocked a lot of people. It shocked me. Shit I was talking to James one day and I'm like shit bro we about to go win these championships and it was like a day later, asked for a trade. I understood completely"

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I can tell you this: Simmons’ camp approached the Kings — among a few others, maybe four or five teams. But if the Kings were to bring in Simmons, it would almost definitely need to be on a minimum deal. And that’s just not what they’re in the market for. From what I’ve tapped into, it’s not personal — he’s just not a fit. Not for what they’re looking for. Not for the culture, or the vision.

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John Gambadoro: For the many that are asking - no the Suns do not have interest in Ben Simmons.

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League sources say that the Suns have also had some recent dialogue with former All-Star Ben Simmons, who I'm told has drawn interest since free agency began from Boston, New York and Sacramento.

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Jake Fischer: For Ben Simmons, the two teams we’re hearing that are hearing that arestill in the mix are: Sacramento New York

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