Insider Report Eases Fears Over Ben Simmons Retirement Despite Untimely Split From Agent

Ben Simmons’ future briefly appeared uncertain after news broke that his agent, Bernie Lee, formally withdrew as his representative, notifying the NBPA of his decision. The split has come at a delicate time, right before training camps open, and sparked speculation about whether Simmons was considering stepping away from the league.

However, league sources indicate that this move does not signal retirement. In fact, it coincides with ongoing discussions between Simmons and the New York Knicks, who remain interested in adding the 29-year-old as a low-risk, high-reward option for one of their remaining roster spots. Knicks head coach Mike Brown, who once “salivated” over the idea of acquiring Simmons during his time with the Sacramento Kings, is said to view him as a potential complementary piece to bolster their playoff-caliber rotation.

Simmons, for his part, has made his intentions clear. “I’m still growing in terms of my game and in terms of getting back, getting reps under my feet,” he said in an interview with reporter Scoop B. “It’s still now certain things that I do for the first time on the court and be like, ‘Okay. I can do that.’ It’s a mental thing too… but I’m a competitor, you know?”

As Ben Simmons decides his next career steps, I’m told Bernie Lee has notified @TheNBPA that he has formally removed himself from the union’s ledger as Simmons’ agent.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 4, 2025

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