Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons indicates he plans to return to the NBA after a lengthy period away from play. Multiple outlets report that Simmons sat out the 2025-26 season, citing health and recovery. He references undergoing multiple back surgeries and says he “needed to get away,” suggesting time away was part of his rehabilitation and preparation. Simmons’ comments, reported in interviews or statements circulated by sports outlets, describe a readiness to re-engage with basketball and training, using language that he intends to put in effort to return to the court. The reports do not specify a clear timetable for his comeback, nor do they detail team plans or a specific return date. The common elements across sources are that Simmons is dealing with back-related issues, has had multiple surgeries, missed the most recent season, and now signals that he is preparing to resume playing.