After leaving the Clippers, you won’t have to worry about your next home! In addition to the Celtics, the Knicks are also very interested in Simmons?

According to reports from SNYtv reporter Ian Begley, local media in New York, the New York Knicks still have a "strong interest" in former NBA No. 1 pick Ben Simmons, who is currently in free agency. Begley said Simmons is undoubtedly one of the popular candidates for the Knicks to compete for the last roster spot. Earlier this week, New York was still actively promoting Simmons' signing. However, Simmons is also a lot of suitors. There are many teams in the market who are interested in Simmons, and they are all waiting for his final decision.

In the second half of last season, Simmons completed a buyout with his former club Brooklyn Nets and joined the Los Angeles Clippers. After joining the Clippers, Simmons made a total of 18 appearances in the NBA regular season, averaging 16.4 minutes per game, averaging 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocks, and 0.8 turnovers and 1.4 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 43.4% and a free throw percentage of 85.7%. In the playoffs, Simmons played 5 games in a total of 8.4 minutes per game, with averaging 0.8 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.2 steals and 0.8 blocks, 0.4 turnovers and 2.2 fouls, with a shooting percentage of 33.3%.

Simmons' performance last season was actually not completely satisfactory. He performed on the offensive end after joining the Clippers. His performance in scoring in the regular season was very disappointing. He has certain passing ability and organizational ability. His performance on the defensive end is also good, but the problem is that he has no desire to score on the court, and the negative impact on the team is extremely obvious. In the playoffs, Simmons' performance was also speechless, and his negative impact on the team on the offensive end was even greater. In the last two games of the playoffs, Simmons was directly kicked out of the rotation lineup, which also shows that the team has lost patience with him, and his performance is indeed a big gap compared to everyone's expectations.

Interestingly, according to news a few days ago, the Boston Celtics are also very interested in Simmons, and the two sides are close to signing. The Celtics can provide Simmons with stable playing time and high enough tactical status, which is something the Knicks and some other more competitive teams cannot provide. Therefore, although Simmons has contacted many teams, the Celtics seem to be the team with the most chance to sign Simmons. Now there is news that the Knicks are very eager to sign Simmons, and I don’t know how the situation will develop next. Which team will Simmons complete the signing contract with?