Ben Simmons Handed NBA Lifeline in One-Year Deal with Sacramento Kings
Australian Returns on AU$4.9m Contract After Season on Sidelines
TL;DR
- Ben Simmons has signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings worth US$3.5m (AU$4.9m).
- He missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season rehabilitating back and leg injuries.
- The deal could position him for selection in the Australian Boomers team for the Fiba World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- Simmons spent his year off rebuilding his body and showed momentum at a Boomers mini-camp.
- He reportedly attracted interest from the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors before signing with the Kings.
- Simmons was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2016 but has been hampered by injuries since his rookie season.
- The Kings had a 22-60 record last season and have not won a playoff series since 2004.