New York Knicks Expected to Get Decision From Former No. 1 Overall Pick Within Next Week

New York has also upgrade their bench through free agency as they signed two veteran players in Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele, both of whom should have a large role next season as the Knicks try to compete for a top seed in the East.

With these two signings earlier this summer, the Knicks have only one roster spot open and a former No. 1 overall pick has been linked to them over the last couple of weeks.

That player is Ben Simmons and the 29-year-old guard may be nearing a decision after a report was released on Wednesday.

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Simmons is expected to make a decision on where he will play next season within the next week.

“I’m told he’s probably going to make a choice in the next week. (Sacramento) Kings, (Phoenix) Suns, Knicks and (Boston) Celtics have all been connected to him,” Windhorst said.

Of course, Simmons is no longer the All-Star caliber player that he once was but he proved last season with the Los Angeles Clippers that he could still be a key role player for a contending team.

Simmons would be a solid fit off the bench for the Knicks due to his playmaking and defensive skills along with the fact that he could play either the point guard or either forward position for them.

Despite this, New York would be taking a major gamble on Simmons due to his injury history but if he can stay healthy for next season, he could play a key role in helping the Knicks land a top seed.