Overview

• Larry Kestelman said he will reach out to Simmons and described the NBL as a place that could help reignite the former All-Star’s passion for the game.
• After reports about his future, Simmons replied “No” to a fan asking if he was retired, and he remains an unsigned free agent.
• Marc Stein reported that Simmons declined a one-year veteran-minimum offer from the Knicks, and his agent Bernie Lee has informed the NBPA he no longer represents him.
• NBA training camps open on September 29 with the regular season starting October 21, while the NBL season began September 18 and operates under a far smaller salary cap reportedly set at $1.95 million.
• Two-time NBL MVP Chris Anstey said he would not expect Simmons to dominate the league and questioned whether teammates would want to train with him daily.