Ben Simmons is returning to the NBA after reportedly signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract to join the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Marc Spears and Shams Charania.
The 30-year-old Simmons last played in the NBA during the 2025-26 season with the Los Angeles Clippers. After his contract expired following that season, he did not sign anywhere in free agency.
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The 2016 No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft is a three-time All-Star and two-time All-Defensive First Team. Over 383 career games, he’s averaged 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.5 steals per game.
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