Overview

• Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reports Simmons has interest from the Knicks and one other team and is questioning whether to keep playing this season.
• Coverage cites two reported offers on the table for Simmons, though neither he nor his agent has publicly confirmed his intentions.
• Cap analysts project any New York deal would be a veteran minimum, with the Knicks about $3.7 million below the second apron and holding one minimum slot.
• The Kings are repeatedly identified as the primary alternative suitor, with projections earlier this week penciling a minimum pact with New York.
• Simmons has played 108 games over the past four seasons while managing back and nerve issues, finishing 2024-25 on a short Clippers stint after a Nets buyout.