Now, though, Simmons is an unrestricted free agent with interest from multiple teams. The Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks are among the teams interested in Simmons, per Marc Stein, as teams look to fill out point guard depth going into next season.

There have been rumors suggesting that the New York Knicks are interested in acquiring Ben Simmons, a former star whose career hasn't gone as planned. It's unfortunate that things have unfolded the way they have for Simmons, but it's possible that he could figure things out with a new team.

Why are the Boston Celtics rumored to be interested in former Los Angeles Clippers big man Ben Simmons? The former No. 2 overall pick has had some very high-profile issues with his tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets,