Ben Simmons looks to return to the NBA after not playing since the 2024-25 season.
The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Ben Simmons, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. The three-time All-Star will return to the NBA after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. The Kings officially announced the signing on Tuesday.
The last time Ben Simmons suited up in the NBA was during the 2024-25 season with the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers. In 51 games, he averaged 5.0 points, 5.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 22.0 minutes per contest.
welcome to the 916, @bensimmons25 👑 pic.twitter.com/qdZ24cNIFd
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 8, 2026
Shams reported that Simmons traveled to visit the Kings in Sacramento on Monday, undergoing in-depth medical exams, an on-court workout and meetings with coach Doug Christie and numerous staffers.
Throughout his career, Simmons has been a versatile threat on both ends of the floor, earning one All-NBA selection.
