According to ESPN famous reporter Brian Windhorst, Ben Simmons' popularity in the free market is rising.

Windhorst said Bency had contacts with the Kings, the Suns, the Knicks and the Celtics and was expected to make a choice next week.

Ben Simmons signed a five-year, $177 million contract with the 76ers in 2019, which will be implemented in 2020 and expire in 2025. He played 51 regular season games for the Nets and the Clippers last season, starting in 24 games, averaging 22 minutes per game, scoring 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists, shooting percentage of 52.0% and free throw percentage of 72.7%.