Jalen Brunson needs the ball in his hands. Karl-Anthony Towns thrives in the pick-and-pop, but you can not dismiss his low-post touches, either. Edwards did cite the defensive potential of pairing Simmons with Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby.

According to Ian Begley of SportsNet New York, the Knicks are interested in signing three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, who was bought out by the Brooklyn Nets last season and finished the 2024-25 campaign with the Los Angeles Clippers.