Fans clowned Warriors after Ben Simmons turned them down
Ben Simmons joins rebuilding Kings on one-year deal for comeback chance, as Warriors miss another offseason target.
- On Friday, NBA All-Star Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, joining the rebuilding squad after sitting out last season recovering from back issues.
- The Golden State Warriors failed to secure Simmons despite offseason interest, marking another unsuccessful pursuit for the team as fans mocked the organization on social media.
- Team insider Ira Winderman explained the Miami Heat prioritized immediate contributors over projects, preferring players ready to compete now without questions regarding health or current skill levels.
- Sacramento offers Simmons a low-pressure environment to recover, providing the veteran an opportunity to regain his form without the short leash found on championship-caliber rosters.
- Simmons brings experience from stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, where injuries limited his production; if he returns to his healthy, contributing self, further opportunities may emerge.
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After a year away from the parquet floors, the former number 1 of the 2016 Draft committed itself to a season in favor of the Kings.
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Fans clowned Warriors after Ben Simmons turned them down
The Golden State Warriors just cannot catch a break these days. The Warriors came up empty on their pursuits of several All-Star forwards this offseason. Golden State was a long-shot landing spot for Giannis Antetokounmpo until he got traded to the Miami Heat. LeBron James was also on the Warriors’ radar before he shocked the …
Ben Simmons Returns to the NBA: Signs One-Year Deal with Sacramento Kings - Archysport
Ben Simmons is attempting another comeback in the National Basketball Association, securing a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to league transaction reports. The Australian-born guard, whose career has been stalled by back injuries and extended absences in recent seasons, looks to rebuild his value on a short-term deal in California’s capital. ...
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