All offseason long, there’s been a buzz around Madison Square Garden: could Ben Simmons, formerly a dynamic All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year finalist, fill that one remaining roster spot for the New York Knicks? His defensive prowess and playmaking would mesh with the Knicks’ system under new hire Mike Brown, bringing a much-needed boost to their bench. However, Marc Stein’s recent reporting suggested the Knicks had already been eliminated from the Simmons sweepstakes.

According to Stein, New York was effectively off the board as Simmons had rejected their contract offer: a one-year, veteran minimum. Simmons is reportedly looking for more money, but the Knicks can only offer the minimum due to salary cap rules. But recent updates present a more complex picture.

Interestingly, wh

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