Insider Shuts Down Knicks, Ben Simmons Rumors

Insider Shuts Down Knicks, Ben Simmons Rumors

(Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)   The New York Knicks are trying to figure out which NBA player gets their last roster spot, and they have a few prospects. They have reportedly been looking at several players, including Ben Simmons. In fact, some reports have said they offered Simmons a veteran’s minimum deal. But according to Ian Begley, that isn’t the case. “Knicks have had dialogue with free agent Ben Simmons over the course of the offseason…

Knicks reportedly never offered a contract to former All-Star

Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesDarren Yamashita-Imagn Images The Ben Simmons saga with the New York Knicks appeared to be over after insider Marc Stein reported on Monday that the former All-Star rejected a contract offer from New York. However, he may not have been offered a contract after all. Knicks reportedly didn’t offer Ben Simmons a contract SNY’s Ian Begley reported later Monday night that Simmons was never offered a contract despite the t…

Report: Knicks never made formal offer to Ben Simmons

Getty Images The Knicks had conversations with Ben Simmons’ camp this offseason and showed interest in the former All-Star, but never put a formal offer on the table, according to Ian Begley of SNY. League sources told Begley that while New York’s front office kept Simmons on its radar, the dialogue never advanced. Instead, the Knicks are focusing on other options for their final roster spot, including Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon. The Simm…