Ben Simmons is set to make an NBA comeback after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, multiple outlets report. The deal is described as worth $3.5 million.
Reports say Simmons missed the previous season due to persistent back issues and last played in the NBA in early 2025, appearing as a reserve for the Los Angeles Clippers. Yahoo Sports adds that Simmons is an Australian player and that Kings officials were reportedly impressed by his workout earlier in the week, leading to the agreement.
Coverage differs mainly in emphasis: one outlet focuses on the return itself and contract value, while another provides additional context on his recent absence and the workout that preceded the signing. All accounts describe the agreement as a short-term return to the league.
