Ben Simmons has faced several challenges on the court in recent years due to a lower back injury. Although he underwent a microscopic partial discectomy to address the issue, the lingering effects have impacted his performance.

NBA free agency has slowed down, but many teams are still interested in making moves, including the New York Knicks. According to Ian Begley, the Knicks still have “strong” interest in acquiring Ben Simmons.

Just a few seasons ago, nobody in the basketball community ever imagined Ben Simmons playing for a third Atlantic Division squad.