Ben Simmons returning to NBA: Kings taking upside swing as former No. 1 pick tries to salvage career

Simmons, 30, has been eyeing an NBA comeback after spending the 2025-26 season on the sidelines The Sacramento Kings are signing former No. 1 pick Ben Simmons to a one-year, $3.5 million deal, ESPN reported on Friday. The three-time NBA All-Star didn't play last season as he rehabilitated from lingering back and leg injuries Simmons, 30, had been vocal this offseason about a potential NBA comeback [1].

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1. cbssports.com · Ben Simmons returning to NBA: Kings taking upside swing as former No. 1 pick tries to salvage career Sep 4, 2026

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