Ben Simmons, once a highly coveted NBA star, remains without a team as of late July, but that could soon change. Rumors suggest that several franchises, including the Sacramento Kings, Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics, are vying for his services.
Ben Simmons’ Current Situation
In previous years, it was unusual for a player of Ben Simmons’ caliber to still be available in late July. Typically, the most significant free agency deals are finalized in the first week. However, Simmons finds himself in a different position this time.
Despite being on the market longer than expected, Simmons is attracting interest from several NBA teams. ESPN journalist Brian Windhorst reports that the former first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft is a target for the Kings, Suns, Knicks, and Celtics.
Impending Decision and Future Prospects
The anticipation around Simmons is building, with expectations that he will make a decision about his future in the coming week. Windhorst notes that the Kings, Suns, Knicks, and Celtics are actively pursuing him. A tweet from NBACentral confirmed this by stating, “I’m told he’s probably going to make a choice in the next week.”
Although Simmons has transitioned from a point guard to a power forward in recent years and has not yet returned to his peak performance, he has shown resilience by being on the court for 56 games, including five playoff matches in the 2024-25 season—his best record since the 2020-21 season. Known for his athleticism, strong defensive skills, and passing ability, his continued appeal to teams is unsurprising despite the unusual timing of his availability.
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