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11 months ago – via Twitter Con_Chron

Connor Letourneau: The Warriors were surprised by this morning’s news that Jonathon Simmons is signing in China. But according to one source, the Liaoning Flying Leopards are offering “a lot of money, which is hard to turn down when you’re just sitting at home waiting.”

11 months ago – via Twitter anthonyVslater

Jonathon Simmons China bound

Anthony Slater: Source: Jonathon Simmons, who participated (and impressed) in the Warriors’ recent bubble minicamp, is signing in China with the Liaoning Flying Leopards. Steve Kerr said he believes Simmons still does have “NBA years” ahead of him.

12 months ago – via Twitter wcgoldberg

Wes Goldberg: Kerr says Jonathon Simmons has been impressive in camp, and “still has years to give in the NBA.”

12 months ago – via Connor Letourneau @ San Francisco Chronicle

One of five G League players in minicamp with the Warriors, Jonathon Simmons, 31, is intent on showing Golden State’s front office that he is still the same defensive-minded wing who was once a key member of winning San Antonio teams. His chances of making the Warriors’ 15-man roster are slim, but he understands as well as anyone how to overcome long odds.

12 months ago – via Connor Letourneau @ San Francisco Chronicle

“I’m taking this opportunity for whatever the opportunity is going to be, and I’m just hoping for the best out of it,” said Simmons, who has arrived early to minicamp practices over the past week to work on the jump shot that hurt him in stops with Orlando and Philadelphia. “At this point, I’m just trying to control whatever I can control.”

12 months ago – via Connor Letourneau @ San Francisco Chronicle

“I’m a big fan of Jonathon’s,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said. “I love his story. I love how hard he had to work to get to the NBA. I really love his presence. … I think he belongs in the NBA.” Added center Marquese Chriss: “Personally, I think he’s a hell of a basketball player. … He has the all-around potential to make this team and make an impact.”

2 years ago – via Twitter JabariJYoung

Jabari Young: In efforts to display he can immediately contribute to a #NBA roster, I’m told ex #Spurs guard Jonathan Simmons will sign with #Warriors G League squad in Santa Cruz. Simmons had two 10-day contact offers with NBA teams on the table as well @CNBC #SportsBiz pic.twitter.com/fq7Hey0yiY

2 years ago – via Twitter KyleNeubeck

Kyle Neubeck: A summary of Philly’s depth problem last year: Jonathon Simmons, who was fighting for a spot in the Sixers’ playoff rotation four-ish months ago, is currently playing in the TBT game on ESPN right now

2 years ago – via Twitter CandaceDBuckner

Candace Buckner: The #Wizards have released Jonathon Simmons, according to a source.

2 years ago – via Twitter FredKatz

Fred Katz: Chance the Wizards don’t keep Jonathon Simmons, whose contract is only partially guaranteed before July 1. Wizards could look to trade or waive him before then.

4 years ago – via Twitter

Casey Keirnan‏: Source tells me Spurs never made Jonathon Simmons a single offer throughout free agency despite reports to the contrary.

4 years ago – via Twitter

Chuck Miketinac‏: Agent Cervando Tejeda on Spurs lifting “restricted” tag from Jonathon Simmons’s free agency, “they did us a huge favor.”

4 years ago – via Twitter

Chuck Miketinac‏: “Pop understood where Jonathon was coming from, and what he wanted to do with his career,and the next steps, so he did us a favor for sure.”

4 years ago – via Twitter ThaRealJsimms

Jonathon Simmons: Arguably one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make. Thanks to the entire @spurs organization for the opportunity and love!

4 years ago – via Twitter

Chuck Miketinac: Agent Cervando Tejeda on Spurs lifting “restricted” tag from Jonathon Simmons’s free agency, “they did us a huge favor.” “Pop understood where Jonathon was coming from, and what he wanted to do with his career,and the next steps, so he did us a favor for sure.”

4 years ago – via Twitter ThaRealJsimms

Jonathon Simmons‏: Arguably one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make. Thanks to the entire @spurs organization for the opportunity and love!

4 years ago – via NBA.com

The Orlando Magic have signed free agent forward Jonathon Simmons, President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman announced today. Per team policy, terms of the deal are not disclosed.

4 years ago – via Twitter JabariJYoung

Jabari Young: From J-Simms to @ExpressNews … “It’s a business.” He’s happy with the 3-year, $20M deal signed with #Magic … #Spurs .. story later

4 years ago – via Twitter JabariJYoung

Jabari Young: League sources tell @ExpressNews news Simmons’ with #Magic deal is 3-year deal $20 million all guaranteed. #Spurs

4 years ago – via Twitter daldridgetnt

David Aldridge: All guaranteed money for Jonathon Simmons’s three-year deal in Orlando, per source (@Adrian Wojnarowski first with agreement).

4 years ago – via Twitter wojespn

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent Jonathon Simmons has agreed to a three-year deal with the Orlando Magic, agent Cervando Tejada tells ESPN.

4 years ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania

Shams Charania: Spurs free agent Jonathon Simmons has agreed to a three-year deal with the Orlando Magic, league sources tell The Vertical.

4 years ago – via Twitter daldridgetnt

David Aldridge: Source says Jonathan Simmons signing is “imminent.”

4 years ago – via Twitter JabariJYoung

Jabari Young: Just to clarify something that has confused everyone. #Spurs still have Simmons’ rights, they pulled the $1.6 QO. Still have Early bird

4 years ago – via Twitter fishsports

Mike Fisher: I’m told #Mavs are continuing to weigh the merit of a Jonathan Simmons pursuit. Seems pricy. Stay tuned.

4 years ago – via Twitter daldridgetnt

David Aldridge: Strong interest in Jonathan Simmons, now a UFA after Spurs pulled QO. A couple of teams in front; decision could come by the weekend.

4 years ago – via San Antonio Express-News

League sources tell the Express-News the Spurs didn’t offer Simmons their mid-level exception, which would give him a starting salary of $8.4 million next season.

4 years ago – via San Antonio Express-News

According to league sources, Simmons’ representatives then spoke with Spurs officials late Wednesday in Las Vegas, where it was requested he become an unrestricted free agent. The team granted the request Thursday morning, the last day teams can pull qualifying offers.

4 years ago – via San Antonio Express-News

Before the start of free agency, sources said Simmons had about 12 teams interested in signing him, including the New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers. But with a tight restricted free agent market, it became difficult to secure a deal.

4 years ago – via Yahoo! Sports

Simmons and the Spurs have had no new negotiations since the qualifying offer was pulled Thursday, and Simmons has focused fully on signing elsewhere, agent Cervando Tejeda told The Vertical. Multiple teams were heavily involved throughout Simmons’ restricted free agency, but now will be more engaged with the unexpected renouncing of his rights, league sources said.

4 years ago – via Twitter wojespn

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent Jonathon Simmons is talking to several teams on the market now, league sources tell ESPN. No assurance he returns to Spurs.

4 years ago – via Twitter mikecwright

Michael C. Wright: Despite the Spurs pulling Jonathon Simmons qualifying offer, I’m told the team will still engage him in discussions.

4 years ago – via Twitter wojespn

Adrian Wojnarowski: San Antonio is still negotiating with Jonathan Simmons as an UFA, league sources tell ESPN.

4 years ago – via Twitter JabariJYoung

Jabari Young: Can confirm #Spurs renounced Simmons … now an unrestricted free agent. Sides couldn’t reach an agreement on a deal or trade. Story coming.

4 years ago – via Twitter BobbyMarks42

Bobby Marks: Today is the last day for a team to pull a Qualifying Offer without the players consent.

4 years ago – via Twitter ShamsCharania

Shams Charania: Sources: The San Antonio Spurs have renounced guard Jonathon Simmons, making him an unrestricted free agent.

4 years ago – via Sporting News

The Spurs have not taken the “match-any-offer” path with Simmons, but they are expected to match reasonable offers, and sources indicated that they’d be willing to offer Simmons a contract in the range of $30 million over three years. Simmons is seeking an offer sheet that can beat that, and he has gotten interest from the Knicks and Kings, both of whom have the space to push Simmons into the three-year, $40 million range.

4 years ago – via ESPN

The Knicks have been in touch with Simmons but would probably need to trade Lee or O’Quinn to make a competitive offer for Simmons, one of the top young two-way players on the market. Earlier this week, Simmons was in active talks with two other teams. The Knicks probably need to make a move soon if they have serious interest in Simmons. Their recent contact with him would suggest they’re at least open to that.

4 years ago – via New York Post

Steve Mills is in Orlando, looking at possibly clearing the decks for 2018 and 2019 free agency, according to sources. If free agency dries up for the Knicks (they still are in the forward mix for Phoenix’ Alan Williams and San Antonio’s Jonathan Simmons), a league source said they would look at a trade to fill in their cap space.

4 years ago – via Twitter IanBegley

Knicks have reached out to Spurs restricted FA Jonathon Simmons, league sources say. Simmons is in active talks with 2 teams, per sources.

4 years ago – via Orange County Register

Beyond Gallinari and Gay, the Clippers also have interest in Jonathan Simmons, a rookie in San Antonio last year, and Miami’s James Johnson.

4 years ago – via Twitter JMcDonald_SAEN

Jeff McDonald: As expected significant interest in Jonathon Simmons. Clippers, Minny especially interesting. He’s restricted, so Spurs can match offers.

4 years ago – via ESPN

The Spurs already tendered a qualifying offer to Simmons, a homegrown talent, and because he’s a restricted free agent, the team has a right to match any offer he receives — something it won’t do if competing offers get out of hand. A source confirmed the Spurs are working on an offer that would pay Simmons annually in the $9 million range.

4 years ago – via Twitter JabariJYoung

Jabari Young: Jonathon Simmons still in play for #Spurs but is talking to other teams.

4 years ago – via Twitter ESPNSteinLine

Marc Stein: Word is San Antonio has been preparing an offer for fast-developing restricted free agent Jonathon Simmons in the $9 million range annually

4 years ago – via ESPN

Many in the Knicks’ organization also are high on Spurs wing Jonathon Simmons (as are 29 other teams). But Simmons will be a restricted free agent, so San Antonio can match all offers made to the 27-year-old.