Simmons was previously linked to the Knicks by insider Ian Begley of SNY, who reported the team still has a spot for a player at the veteran minimum signing. The Knicks could avoid the salary cap's second apron by signing Simmons and adding one rookie deal, according to Begley.

Frontcourt length and athleticism will be big focal points for the Kings this summer as general manager Scott Perry sets out to improve the roster through the NBA draft, trades and free agency. Sacramento would prefer a power forward/center type who would allow Keegan Murray to move back to small forward,