Knicks Almost Got Simmons | New York Knicks News

The Knicks nearly pulled off a surprise move by pursuing Ben Simmons before he signed with Sacramento — a low-risk gamble on elite defense and playmaking, perfect for their rebuilding strategy. But even with Simmons, they’d still be short at center, where Mitchell Robinson’s departure left a gaping hole. Their real focus remains filling that spot with players like Drew Eubanks, who offers reliable big-man depth to back up Towns and Drummond. Simmons’ exit to Sacramento doesn’t derail their plan — it just proves they’re open to creative moves while staying laser-focused on their biggest need. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/332170e9f5485fe9