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Knicks' Final Roster Slot: Simmons in Mix as Odds Shift Toward Shamet or Wright

Insiders now view New York as an underdog for Ben Simmons, pushing the search toward shooters and familiar depth options.

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Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots the ball against the New York Knicks during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden on November 15, 2024 in New York City.
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Overview

  • The Knicks can only offer a veteran-minimum deal for their last spot, limiting leverage against competing bidders for Ben Simmons.
  • SNY’s Ian Begley says New York is not the favorite to sign Simmons, who continues to draw interest from multiple teams.
  • Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News points to Landry Shamet and Delon Wright as the safest bets if the Knicks look internal for continuity.
  • Sporting News highlights alternative targets that fit spacing needs, including Seth Curry, Malik Beasley and Malcolm Brogdon.
  • Simmons, a three-time All-Star whose scoring has declined to roughly 5.0 points per game last season, is viewed as a defense-first, secondary playmaker if signed.