Source: Despite interest throughout offseason, Knicks have not made formal offer to Ben Simmons

Despite rumors of the Knicks offering a contract to Ben Simmons this offseason, SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley reports that no formal offer has been made to the 29-year-old free agent.

While Begley confirms that New York has certainly had interest in Simmons and has had dialogue with him over the course of the offseason, details of a contract extended by the Knicks and rejected by Simmons are false.

New York has one roster spot remaining and a few options to fill it, including Simmons. Other players on the Knicks radar are Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon, per Begley.

Shamet spent last season in New York after signing a one-year deal while Brogdon played in 24 games for the Washington Wizards after dealing with multiple injuries.

Meanwhile, Simmons split time between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers last season after a contract buyout ended his three-year stint in Brooklyn.