DEVELOPING — Sept 4, 2025: Ben Simmons could be walking away from the NBA.
Multiple reports indicate the former All-Star is seriously considering retirement after years of back issues and confidence struggles. At the same time, the New York Knicks have shown interest if he decides to keep playing, with a likely veteran-minimum offer on the table. A second “mystery team” has also been mentioned in recent chatter.
What we’re hearing:
Why it matters:
Simmons, once an elite defender and transition playmaker, could take his final bow—or he could accept a smaller role to reboot his career in the right situation. If New York lands him, the Knicks would be betting on defense, size, and secondary playmaking at a bargain cost.
We’ll update as the decision firms up.