Simmons was previously linked to the Knicks by insider Ian Begley of SNY, who reported the team still has a spot for a player at the veteran minimum signing. The Knicks could avoid the salary cap's second apron by signing Simmons and adding one rookie deal, according to Begley.

It’s not the first time New York and Sacramento have both been linked to a free-agent guard. The two clubs reportedly also have interest in future Hall of Famer Russell Westbrook, who remains unsigned. However, nothing has materialized on that front.