The New York Knicks have had a quiet offseason and have only made moves in NBA free agency this offseason. For the longest of time, rumors about how New York intends to fill their final roster spot in the 15-member squad had been rampant. Players like Michael Brogdon and Landry Shamet had been consistently linked, with one name especially attracting attention: the 2016 NBA Draft’s NO. 1 pick, Ben Simmons.

According to reports, New York had offered him a veteran minimum deal, but the former All-Star declined, with reports later claiming that a formal offer was never submitted. Still, that left the Knicks with a final roster vacancy and a limited pool of realistic choices. Every move had to fit under the second apron, which restricted flexibility. Now however, clarity has arrived.

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