Despite rumors of the Knicks offering a contract to Ben Simmons this offseason, no formal offer has been made to the 29-year-old free agent, sources told SNY NBA insider Ian Begley.
While Begley confirms that New York has had interest in Simmons and dialogue with him over the course of the offseason, reporting elsewhere that a contract was extended by the Knicks and rejected by Simmons would be inaccurate.
New York has one roster spot remaining and a few options to fill it, including Simmons.
Other players on the Knicks' radar are Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon, according to Begley.
Shamet spent last season in New York after signing a one-year deal while Brogdon played in 24 games for the Washington Wizards after dealing with multiple injuries.
Meanwhile, Simmons split time between the Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season after a contract buyout ended his three-year stint in Brooklyn.