Ben Simmons looks to return to the NBA after not playing since the 2024-25 season.
The Sacramento Kings have reportedly 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 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.
Just in: Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons has agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney tell me and @MarcJSpears. The one-time All-NBA star is back in the NBA for a 10th season after sitting out 2025-26. pic.twitter.com/xj5X7lr3op
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 4, 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.
NBA.com will provide more information as this story develops.
