Simmons and the Suns are expected to make a choice next week

The Suns are indeed interested in Simmons at present, and it is reported that the Suns have conducted preliminary negotiations with Simmons. The Suns made large-scale lineup adjustments this offseason, including the trade to leave Durant and Bill, and the introduction of players such as Green, Dillon, Mark Williams. These operations have improved the salary structure of the Suns, and no longer have to pay high luxury taxes. The reason why the Suns are interested in Simmons is because the team appears weak in the backcourt after Bill left. Although Booker and Green both can hold the ball and organize the offense, their advantage lies in scoring rather than organizing. The Suns hope that Simmons can become a substitute point guard and share Booker's organizational pressure; Simmons still has an advantage in defense and passing, which may help the Suns. However, Simmons' current status is a big problem. Last season, he played 51 regular season games with the Nets and the Clippers, averaging only 5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 59 per game. His main problems include: offensive black holes (almost no three-pointers), health crisis (only playing 108 games in the past four seasons, with less than 35% attendance)

In terms of contracts, Simmons refused to accept the basic salary contract and insisted on "special contracts above the basic salary". The Suns insisted on adding a "number of appearances" bonus clause to the contract. There are four teams currently interested in Simmons: Suns, Celtics, Knicks and Kings, and Simmons is expected to make a decision next week; if Simmons joins the Suns, he may have a positive impact on Jaylen Green. Green has comprehensive offensive ability, but his passing level is average and he needs to have the ball in his hand. Simmons can give him a subtle pass to unleash his offensive potential. Simmons' ability to switch defense can make up for the shortcomings of the Suns' outside defense