Ben Simmons Signs 1-Year Deal with Sacramento Kings
PUBLISHED Sep 10, 2026, 10:24 AM ET
Free agent guard forward Ben Simmons has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings according to an Associated Press source. The agreement brings Simmons to Sacramento ahead of training camp following previous stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. Team leadership aims to integrate his veteran playmaking and defensive versatility into the second unit. Simmons spent recent seasons managing back injuries and limited on-court availability that affected his playing time. Financial terms of the short-term agreement were not immediately disclosed by franchise officials. The roster addition provides the former All-Star with an opportunity to re-establish his career within the Western Conference. Both coaching staff and front office personnel expect Simmons to participate fully in upcoming preseason preparations. The move carries minimal financial risk for the franchise while offering Simmons a direct platform to revive his professional basketball trajectory.
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Associated Press source reports Ben Simmons signs one-year Kings deal. https://apnews.com/article/ben-simmons-sacramento-kings-contract-eb20d48ff720377a06c596001a1db9ea
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