Ben Simmons Drawing Free Agency Interest from Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks

Free-agent guard Ben Simmons, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, is reportedly drawing interest from the Sacramento Kings, with the New York Knicks also mentioned as a potential suitor. NBA insider Jake Fischer confirmed the Kings and Knicks as potential targets, while sources also suggest the Kings are considering other veteran guards like Russell Westbrook and Malcolm Brogdon. Despite struggling with a disk injury that has limited his play and production in recent seasons, Simmons, who averaged 5.0 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in 51 games last season for the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets, is seen as a valuable option by Kings general manager Scott Perry to provide solid ball movement and steady defense within Sacramento’s lineup.