Last offseason, the Knicks acquired former Phoenix Suns and Nets star Mikal Bridges in a blockbuster deal sending five first-round picks across the bridge to Brooklyn.

Before back injuries robbed him of his eye-popping athletic ability, Ben Simmons was a legitimate star in this league with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former No. 1 pick of the 2016 draft was a 3-time All-Star with the Sixers and was named to the All-Defensive Team twice along with an All-NBA Third Team appearance.

Ben Simmons has reportedly drawn interest from multiple teams since the start of free agency, and the veteran point guard has now been linked to another surprising contender.

The Suns will now reset with an overhauled roster in the wake of Beal’s buyout and the June 22 trade that sent Durant to the Rockets in exchange for Dillon Brooks, Jalen Green, draft picks Khaman Muluach, Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea and one additional second-rounder.