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.

NBA veteran Ben Simmons is looking to finalize his decision about where he will go next, either the Knicks or the Celtics.

Ben Simmons is expected to sign with the Boston Celtics or New York Knicks, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Siegel thinks Simmons

Jalen Brunson needs the ball in his hands. Karl-Anthony Towns thrives in the pick-and-pop, but you can not dismiss his low-post touches, either. Edwards did cite the defensive potential of pairing Simmons with Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby.

Simmons’ inability to shoot — or even look at the basket — makes it so that Brown couldn’t successfully play him with non-shooters like Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson. Giving significant minutes to a guard or wing who isn’t willingly looking to score isn’t something I’d sign up for.