Simmons’ inability to shoot — or even look at the basket — makes it so that Brown couldn’t successfully play him with non-shooters like Josh Hart and Mitchell Robinson. Giving significant minutes to a guard or wing who isn’t willingly looking to score isn’t something I’d sign up for.

NBA insider James L. Edwards III of The Athletic doesn’t think the New York Knicks should sign Ben Simmons. The Knicks have shown interest in Simmons, who played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season.