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Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says
The Kings are taking a low-cost chance on a former All-Star who missed the entire 2025-26 season with back trouble.
- On Friday, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, marking his return to the NBA after missing the 2025-26 season.
- Simmons spent the 2025-26 season rehabilitating lingering back and leg injuries following his final appearance with the Los Angeles Clippers in April 2025, when he averaged 2.9 points in just 18 games.
- Kings general manager Scott Perry offered the deal after Simmons impressed during a Miami workout and medical exam in late August, following his claim in Men's Health that he trained daily to regain strength.
- The non-guaranteed contract protects Sacramento; Simmons earns $1 million only if he makes the opening-night roster, with potential earnings reaching $3.5 million.
- Simmons will serve as a versatile backup point guard to rookie Darius Acuff Jr., though his career 5-for-36 three-point record raises questions about his outside shooting ability.
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After being a Newbie of the Year and one of the stars of the NBA for several seasons, Ben Simmons looks for a new opportunity in Sacramento
·Los Angeles, United States
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Ben Simmons makes NBA return with Sacramento Kings
Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings. A person familiar with the deal confirmed to The Associated Press that he will sign with Sacramento. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal
·Makati, Philippines (the)
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Oh Myeong-eon = Former All-Star guard Ben Simmons (30), who had been away from the court for a year, has signed with the Sacramento Kings, joining the National Basketball Association (NBA)...
·Seoul, Korea (the Republic of)
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