Overview

• New York holds one veteran minimum roster spot and has emerged as the leading suitor for Ben Simmons
• Boston’s signing of Chris Boucher has cleared the way for the Knicks to pursue Simmons on a minimum contract
• Simmons brings size, elite defense and playmaking but his perimeter shooting and injury history raise fit concerns
• Landry Shamet remains in consideration as a continuity option if Simmons chooses another destination
• Coach Mike Brown will need to integrate Simmons into a spacing-driven offense and define his role as a backup playmaker