After parting ways with Tom Thibodeau in early June, the franchise hired veteran coach Mike Brown on a four-year, $40 million deal. The front office also added veteran guard Jordan Clarkson and forward Guerschon Yabusele to strengthen the rotation.

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

Per SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks are still in the mix for free agent guard/forward Ben Simmons. According to Begley, New York cannot exceed $207.8 million in total salary, giving them enough space to sign a veteran to a minimum deal, and a rookie free agent.