Knicks eye guard depth with a lone roster spot, denying a formal offer to Ben Simmons though talks occurred via his former agent. Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon are on the radar for that role, with 39.7% 3-point shooting from Shamet and 38.8% for Brogdon cited as reasons they fit. Any deal would be veteran minimum and not fully guaranteed, preserving flexibility for other moves.

In short, New York is balancing shooting, spacing, and defense while avoiding a large cap commitment. Simmons remains a topic, but the Knicks’ approach has been pragmatic rather than transactional, aiming for a confident, low-risk addition that complements the core rotation.