Tag: Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons is looking great , could be on track to appear in starting lineup

Brandon King

Ben Simmons might actually be back. The former No. 1 overall pick is reportedly putting together an outstanding training camp with the Sacramento Kings, and NBA insider Marc J. Spears says he wouldn’t be surprised if Simmons is in the starting lineup within the first month of the season. And the biggest compliment? He reportedly looks like the Ben Simmons we saw in Philadelphia. “I’ve heard he’s had an outstanding camp. I wouldn’t be surprised from what I’m hearing within a month in, he’s starting. I think he’s doing that…

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Ben Simmons Is BACK! Former All-NBA Star Agrees to $3.5 Million Deal With Sacramento Kings

Brandon King

The former No. 1 overall pick and three-time NBA All-Star is officially returning to the league after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. Simmons has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears. The deal gives Simmons a chance to restart a career that once appeared headed toward superstardom. The 30-year-old guard/forward is entering his 10th NBA season after a year away from the league. Before injuries and other setbacks derailed his trajectory, Simmons established himself as one of…

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Ben Simmons Cleared for Full Basketball Activities, Eyes NBA Return

Brandon King

Ben Simmons appears to be one step closer to an NBA comeback. According to ESPN Andscape, the former No. 1 overall pick is expected to participate with zero restrictions in a player-led Australian men’s national team minicamp beginning Monday in Melbourne. The camp marks Simmons’ return to competitive basketball after sitting out the entire 2025-26 NBA season while focusing on recovering from lingering back and other injuries. The 30-year-old free agent is reportedly drawing interest from several NBA teams as he prepares for his return. Simmons is said to be…

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Ben Simmons Targets NBA Comeback, Mentions 76ers Reunion and Heat as Preferred Landing Spots

Brandon King

Ben Simmons is once again signaling a return to the NBA — and this time, he’s already naming potential destinations as he works toward a full physical and mental reset. In a recent interview with Men’s Health, Simmons spoke candidly about his plans to rebuild his body, regain confidence, and ultimately re-establish himself as an impact player in the league. “I plan on getting as strong as I can physically, getting my ass on the court, and then the team realizing that my abilities will be needed… Maybe I’ll go…

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Ben Simmons to sign with Los Angeles Clippers

Brandon King

Ben Simmons has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Clippers and will sign with the teams once he clears waivers according to Shams Charania.  Earlier on Saturday Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets agreed on a buyout, making the enigmatic power forward a free agent. The buyout ends three underwhelming seasons in Brooklyn in which Simmons appeared in just 90 of a possible 216 games and put up per-game averages of 6.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, and 1.0 steals in 25.0 minutes of action.  Simmons, 28, was acquired by…

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Ben Simmons kicked out of practice in latest team-related lowlight

Brandon King

As if this debacle with the Philadelphia 76ers and then Simmons couldn’t get any more ridiculous Ben Simmons was thrown out of the 76ers practice on Tuesday. Apparently Coach doc Rivers ask Simmons to participate in in a defensive drill and he refused doc asked him again and he refused and then duck basically told him he needs to go home so if that point Simmons left the practice. Frankly the fact that Simmons is still on the Sixers roster At this juncture is a living embodiment of a worst-case…

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Sources: Ben Simmons could rejoin Sixers this week

Brandon King

Been Simmons could be back in Philadelphia sooner than it was assumed and not as a visiting player. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, talks have progressed between the team and Simmons’ agent Rich Paul that could potentially have the disgruntled star back with the team as soon as this week. Simmons time in the City of Brotherly seemed to be on the clock since the David Copperfield he pulled in conference semifinals against the Atlanta Hawks. Following the series, Simmons was subsequently and unceremoniously chucked completely under…

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Timberwolves quite interested in Ben Simmons

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From Timothy Rapp of B\R One of the storylines of the NBA offseason this summer will be the future of Ben Simmons in Philadelphia and whether the Sixers will trade him. If they do put him on the market, one team to keep an eye on is the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News in Minneapolis: “I texted with someone that knows Ben Simmons incredibly well that has working knowledge of all things NBA. My text the other day said … ‘how badly do the Wolves…

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Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid out of All-Star Game

Staff

from the NBA: NEW YORK — Prior to traveling to Atlanta, Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons had contact with an individual who is confirmed today to have tested positive for the coronavirus.  As a result, Embiid (Team Durant) and Simmons (Team LeBron) will not play in tonight’s NBA All-Star Game. Participation for other All-Stars and members of the 76ers coaching staff in Atlanta is not affected because they were not exposed to the individual in Philadelphia.

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