The New York Knicks are reportedly among four teams showing interest in a former first overall pick during free agency.

New York has also upgrade their bench through free agency as they signed two veteran players in Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele, both of whom should have a large role next season as the Knicks try to compete for a top seed in the East.

Ben Simmons is a free agent in the NBA. He is likely to select his next team soon. New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings are leading the race to sign him. Boston Celtics have also shown interest. Simmons demonstrated his impact last season.

This New York Knicks free agency rumor seems like a great fit. If the Knicks can sign this defensive ace their roster will significantly improve.

While the Knicks do make some sense for point guard Ben Simmons, the Australian former No. 1 pick who was the Rookie of the Year and a three-time All-Star before his game fell apart after a controversial contract holdout and a back injury, around the league, there are doubts that he will land at Madison Square Garden.

League's Las Vegas games wrapped up over the weekend, giving the New York Knicks and every other participating team a clean look at how their young p

There have been rumors suggesting that the New York Knicks are interested in acquiring Ben Simmons, a former star whose career hasn't gone as planned. It's unfortunate that things have unfolded the way they have for Simmons, but it's possible that he could figure things out with a new team.

Ben Simmons is back on the market after completing a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and briefly joining the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this year. He signed with the Clippers in February following the buyout but played limited minutes before finishing the season on the bench.