Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is not the All-NBA player he once was, but he can still be a helpful player. Back injuries have robbed him of his athletic ability and he is not the same player he was while helping the Sixers morph into contenders.

Just a few seasons ago, nobody in the basketball community ever imagined Ben Simmons playing for a third Atlantic Division squad.

The New York Knicks remain interested in Ben Simmons, according to NBA reporter Ian Begley of SNY. Simmons, who played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season, is an unrestricted free agent.