The New York Knicks have been among the rumored teams in the running to sign former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons this offseason. However, The Athletic insider

With multiple roster spots left on a team that will be coached by newly signed Mike Brown, the New York Knicks have emerged as a top landing spot for free agent guard Ben Simmons.

"Boston and New York have been at the forefront of conversations surrounding Ben Simmons. After the Celtics just signed Chris Boucher, it appears as if the Knicks are the favorites to bring in Simmons on a minimum contract," Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reported.