NBA Rumors: Ben Simmons Drawing Interest from Four NBA Teams

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by Raymund Tamayo

3-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons. Photo: NBA.com.

Ben Simmons may be on the move again, with four NBA teams reportedly eyeing the unrestricted free agent.

According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Sacramento Kings have shown interest in the 29-year-old former All-Star.

"League sources say that the Suns have also had some recent dialogue with former All-Star Ben Simmons, who I’m told has drawn interest since free agency began from Boston, New York and Sacramento,” Stein reported.

Simmons split last season between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers. After being bought out by Brooklyn in early February, he signed with the Clippers just two days later. Across both teams, he appeared in 51 games and averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists, while shooting 52.0% from the floor and 72.7% from the free-throw line.

A former No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, Simmons had a strong start to his career with the Philadelphia 76ers, earning three All-Star selections, two All-Defensive nods, and a spot on the All-NBA team.

But his career took a turn during the 2021 postseason, where his offensive struggles and confidence issues came under the spotlight. Following a rocky relationship with the Sixers and battles with mental health and a lingering back injury, Simmons requested a trade. He was eventually dealt to the Nets in exchange for James Harden.

Photo: NBC Sports.

Simmons missed the entire 2021–22 season but has since worked his way back. Over his career, he holds averages of 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game.

With several contenders and playoff hopefuls interested, all eyes are on where the former star might land next.