On Sunday, May 13, 2001, the Los Angles Lakers completed their four-game sweep of the Sacramento Kings in the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. A month and a half later, on the same day that they drafted Gerald Wallace, the Kings traded Jason Williams and Nick Anderson to the Vancouver Grizzlies for Mike Bibby and Brent Price. A few weeks after that, Chris Webber agreed to a long-term contract to remain in Sacramento. Let’s Kings basketball! The trade was an absolute shocker. While the Lakers ser...
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Ben Simmons is getting another opportunity in the NBA after agreeing to a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 1 overall pick did not play during the 2025-26 season while focusing on getting healthy. Sacramento’s interest reportedly increased after Simmons impressed against NBA players at an Australian national team mini-camp. “Once […]
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We’re back with Season 4, Episode 85, where Jeff Teague, DJ Wells, and B Hen react to Ben Simmons making his return to the NBA, and joining the Sacramento Kings. B Hen is HYPE for Ben to be back, and is looking forward to watching him play. The guys then react to Chris Paul saying he felt DISRESPECTED by the Los Angeles Clippers last season, as well as to Kevin Durant saying that James Harden is the third best shooting guard in NBA history behind Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Lastly, the guy...
The Sacramento Kings believe that Ben Simmons still has what it takes to be in the NBA. On Friday, Simmons’ comeback to the league became official after he signed a one-year deal. It was his mission this summer to prove he can still be an asset to a team. According to reports, the Kings do [...]
Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after spending the 2025-26 season away from the NBA. The former No. 1 overall pick is hoping to revive his career and prove that he can still contribute at the highest level. But his return to the league did not exactly receive [...]
Former No. 1 overall pick Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, minimum-salary contract with the Kings on Friday after he didn’t play at all in 2025/26, having spent some time away from the court and making an effort to get fully healthy. Marc J. Spears of ESPN’s Andscape, one of the reporters who broke the […]
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that Bonneville International Corp. was within its rights to fire Grant Napear after he responded to DeMarcus Cousins on social media by saying “All Lives Matter” in the midst of the nationwide protests around the death of George Floyd. Now, the former Sacramento Kings announcer might try to take…
Ben Simmons‘ one-year absence from the NBA has come to an end after he finally found a team in the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 1 overall pick last played for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2024-25 season, and many thought it marked the beginning of a resurgence after several down years since leaving [...]
The Denver Nuggets lost an important player in free agency, but they quickly replaced him with DeMar DeRozan. The six-time All-Star signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the Western Conference contenders following a buyout with the Sacramento Kings, where he spent the last two seasons. He reportedly forfeited around $15 million from his supposed [...]
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA with the Kings on a one-year deal. But apparently, this doesn’t necessarily have to be a one-year relationship. ESPN and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears said Simmons could be interested in staying in Sacramento beyond this season if his comeback goes well and the Kings want him back. Spears […]
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Ben Simmons is open to staying with the Sacramento Kings beyond the upcoming season, according to Marc J. Spears, who said the veteran guard views the organization and market as an appealing environment for his return to the NBA. “One thing he likes about Sacramento is… he’s never played in a small market and sometimes […]
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Ben Simmons is officially back on an NBA roster after agreeing to join the Sacramento Kings, filling the team’s final available roster spot. Meanwhile, his former coach David Patrick believes the veteran guard is entering this new chapter with something he has been missing in recent years Ben Simmons’ Former Coach Sees His Confidence Returning Simmons [...]
Following a major appellate setback in federal court, Grant Napear is preparing to escalate his six-year legal battle over his 2020 firing. The legal counsel for the former Sacramento Kings broadcaster announced plans to petition the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. Napear was fired from his broadcasting job after a social media exchange with DeMarcus […]
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New Sacramento Kings star Ben Simmons is reportedly open to signing a long-term deal with the NBA franchise.
The Sacramento Kings ended up signing and securing Ben Simmons ‘ return to the NBA on a one-year deal with an interesting contract , though they could reach an agreement on a long-term deal to keep him in the league.
ESPN NBA reporter Marc J. Spears explained why Simmons could stay in Sacramento for more than just one season, noting that the Aussie is “a pretty loyal guy,” adding...
Jalen Duren is new target for the Kings amid looming Domantas Sabonis trade.
Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons doesn't seem to be going to the Sacramento Kings to be one-and-done.
Ben Simmons is making his return to the NBA following a year-long hiatus after agreeing to terms on a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
NBA insider reveals why Sacramento Kings are the perfect team for Ben Simmons.
So just why did Ben Simmons choose to try his NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings? Insider Marc Spears lets […]
Here is how the Kings could land Jalen Duren in a massive four-team sign-and-trade involving several stars and major draft capital.
Should the Heat have taken a flyer on Ben Simmons, who agreed to a contract with Sacramento this week? Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel doesn’t believe so. Winderman opines that Simmons, who was out of the league last season and ineffective and/0r injured in previous campaigns, is an unknown quantity at this […]
Ben Simmons reportedly chose the Kings' $3.5 million deal over joining the Knicks or the Warriors.
Put another shrimp on the barbie in Sacramento, mates. Ben Simmons is coming to the Sacramento Kings. Simmons put down his fishing pole and got back into the gym this summer, joining the Australian national team in a mini-camp this summer and later showcasing for NBA executives in Florida. What Kings general manager Scott Perry […]
With Ben Simmons making his NBA return with the Sacramento Kings, let's take a look at what their roster will be heading into next season.