According to Marc Stein, the New York Knicks have shown legit interest in Ben Simmons and wanted him on their team, however, the 29-year-old rejected their contract offer.

With New York only able to offer minimum contracts, Simmons didn’t want that, as he is looking for a contract that is above league minimum.

Last week, reports came out that Simmons former agent, Bernie Lee, no longer wanted to represent him and decided to cut ties.

The 2024-25 season saw Simmons only playing in 51 games with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. During that span, he averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 22.0 minutes.

Since Simmons does not want to sign with the Knicks, the only other team who should legit interest in him are the Boston Celtics.

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Ben Simmons is expected to sign with a team soon, as multiple organizations are joining the Simmons sweepstakes. It’s expected a deal will be signed within the next week.

Teams like the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, and Boston Celtics have shown legit interest in signing the 29-year-old to a contract.

“I’m told he’s probably going to make a choice in the next week,” wrote ESPN’s Brian Windhorst on Threads. “Knicks, Suns and yes, Celtics have all been connected to him.”

Last season, Simmons appeared in 18 games for the Los Angeles Clippers. During that run, he averaged 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game.

It’s unclear what type of contract he’ll get and/or will accept, but it will not be anywhere close to the $177 million rookie extension contract back in 2020 with the Philadelphia 76ers.

To play for the Clippers, Simmons signed a one-year, $1 million deal for the remainder of the season. He is no longer owed any big chunks of money per season.

According to Jake Fischer, a reunion between Philadelphia and Ben Simmons was explored by the 76ers.

Before the former Rookie of the Year winner signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers expressed interest in him. Even Philly had slightly expressed interest in him.

The last time Simmons was in a Sixers’ jersey was back in 2022, before he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden. Neither players remain on Philly.

In this season for Brooklyn, the 28-year-old averaged 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 6.9 assists. In his debut game for the Clippers, he put up 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 3.0 steals, and a block.