Ben Simmons’ future briefly appeared uncertain after news broke that his agent, Bernie Lee, formally withdrew as his representative, notifying the NBPA of his decision. The split has come at a delicate time, right before training camps open, and immediately sparked a flurry of speculation and retirement buzz across the league.

However, an insider report quickly provided a counter-narrative to those fears — an indication that this move does not signal retirement. In fact, it coincides with ongoing discussions between Simmons and the New York Knicks, who remain interested in adding the 29-year-old as a low-risk, high-reward option for one of their remaining roster spots. Knicks head coach Mike Brown, who once “salivated” over the idea of acquiring Simmons during his time with the Sacramento

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