Kings, Knicks, Warriors, Timberwolves Considered Landing Spots for Ben Simmons

The Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are considered landing spots for former NBA star Ben Simmons.

NBA writer Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report thinks the Kings, Knicks, Warriors and Timberwolves could use Simmons’ services. Simmons is an unrestricted free agent. He played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season.

The Kings missed the playoffs last season, the Knicks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the conference finals in six games, the Warriors lost to the Timberwolves in the conference semifinals in five games and the Timberwolves lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the conference finals in five games.

Simmons appeared in 33 games with the Nets last season before getting bought out. The lefty signed with the Clippers and played in 18 games with them.

A three-time All-Star, Simmons averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks with the Nets and Clippers in 2024-25 while shooting 52.0% from the field and 72.7% from the free-throw line. He recorded one double-double.

Simmons was once one of the top players in the NBA. He was the first pick in the 2016 draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and made three All-Star teams, two All-Defensive teams and one All-NBA team with the Sixers.

However, everything changed in the 2021 playoffs. Simmons lost confidence offensively and dealt with mental health issues. He requested a trade from the Sixers in 2021 and was traded to the Nets for James Harden.

Simmons missed the entire 2021-22 season due to mental health and back issues. He has career averages of 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks with the Sixers, Nets and Clippers.

It will be fascinating to see where Ben Simmons plays next season. His agent is Bernie Lee.