Raptors Interested as Ben Simmons Seeks New Deal

Ben Simmons is entering 2025 NBA free agency seeking a contract above the league minimum, with the Toronto Raptors reportedly interested in him as a low-risk, high-upside addition if he accepts a modest deal. The Los Angeles Clippers do not expect Simmons to return unless he agrees to a low-salary contract, and he is likely to receive better offers elsewhere. The Detroit Pistons' free agency strategy has changed following news that Malik Beasley is under federal investigation, giving them notable cap space and influence in the market. In other developments, speculation by Bill Simmons has linked the Los Angeles Lakers to a potential move for Bradley Beal, though the Suns expect Beal to remain and improve next season. These updates illustrate a fluid NBA free agency period, with teams weighing the risks and rewards of acquiring high-profile but uncertain talent.