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Southeast Notes: Simmons, Hornets, Suggs, Magic

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 […]

Warriors were ‘in the mix’ for Ben Simmons

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 […]

NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs

Kings We already know Ben Simmons is headed back to the NBA with the Kings. Now comes the more interesting question: What can he actually do for them? Will Zimmerle of NBA on SI identified Darius Acuff Jr., Keegan Murray and coach Doug Christie as three potential beneficiaries, and there’s logic behind each. Acuff, the […] The post NBA Notes: Kings, Ben Simmons, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Cavs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Ben Simmons agrees to one-year deal with Kings: How much will he earn in his NBA Return?

The Sacramento Kings signed Ben Simmons on a one-year deal for his return to the NBA, with details on his contract now available. The Sacramento Kings have helped Ben Simmons fulfill his dream of returning to the NBA after confirming his one-year deal for the new season. But how much will he earn with that contract? Simmons and the Kings have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million free-agent contract , ESPN’s Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears reported Friday, citing agents Max Wiepking, Sea...

Stephen A. Smith eviscerates Ben Simmons after signing with Kings

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith didn’t hold back his take on Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings. After Russell Westbrook chose retirement over one more season, the Kings inked Simmons to a one-year deal. Sacramento has committed $3.5 million ahead of the 2026-27 season. However, Smith says the terms of Simmons’ new contract should be […] The post Stephen A. Smith eviscerates Ben Simmons after signing with Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ben Simmons Is Back In The NBA With New Deal

He's baaack. Ben Simmons, after sitting out last season, has re-emerged and is ready for an NBA comeback, signing a league-minimum $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.  Just in: Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons has agreed on a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, his agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney tell me and @MarcJSpears . The one-time All-NBA star is back in the NBA for a 10th season after sitting out 2025-26. pic.twitter.com/xj5X7lr3op — Shams C...

Ben Simmons’ redemption story coming with Kings would be all-time upset

After Ben Simmons and the Sacramento Kings’ offseason workouts this summer, the three-time All-Star guard is making his return to the NBA. Simmons agreed to a one-year deal, worth $3.5 million ahead of the 2026-27 season. He last played for the LA Clippers in 2024-25, appearing in only 18 games after his trade from the […] The post Ben Simmons’ redemption story coming with Kings would be all-time upset appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Perfect Spiritual Fit Between NBA Player And NBA City Achieved

Sometimes the chaotic, unforgiving universe briefly and ecstatically snaps itself into harmony, like when the Fibonacci sequence shows up in a head of Romanesco broccoli, or a small rock balances atop a bigger rock, or when a certain permanently adrift Australian basketball player brings his destiny into sudden coherence. By which I mean: Ben Simmons is a Sacramento King. Simmons has taken the long road to Sacramento, though every step of his career has brought him closer to what Rudy Gay i...

Ben Simmons Returns, Signs with Sacramento Kings

Ben Simmons is returning to the NBA, signing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings worth $3.5 million. The news comes courtesy of ESPN. Selected with the first overall pick of the 2016 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons found himself mired in controversy. He won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2017 and […]

“He Should Be Paying Them”: Stephen A. Smith Gives Knee-Jerk Reaction to Ben Simmons’ Kings Deal

Eleven years ago, Melbourne produced a basketball prodigy who captivated America. Ben Simmons quickly became the top prospect for the 2016 No. 1 pick, and the hype felt justified. Even Stephen A. Smith saw something extraordinary coming. He called Simmons “the complete package.” But over a decade later, Smith’s perception has changed. He isn’t amused […] The post “He Should Be Paying Them”: Stephen A. Smith Gives Knee-Jerk Reaction to Ben Simmons’ Kings Deal appeared first on EssentiallySpor...

Ben Simmons returning to NBA with Kings on one-year deal

Ben Simmons is officially headed back to the NBA. The former No. 1 overall pick has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings, his agents told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears. It’s a veteran-minimum deal for Simmons, 30, who didn’t play at all last season while spending time away from […] The post Ben Simmons returning to NBA with Kings on one-year deal appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Fired NBA Announcer Loses Appeal Over Controversial Tweet on Social Justice Movement in Response to Ex-Warriors Star

A question from DeMarcus Cousins on social media would eventually cost an Emmy-winning broadcaster his longtime place around the Sacramento Kings. Six years after a controversial response about the Black Lives Matter movement triggered a career-altering backlash, a federal appeals court has now delivered another setback in the 67-year-old’s broadcaster’s legal fight. Grant Napear became […] The post Fired NBA Announcer Loses Appeal Over Controversial Tweet on Social Justice Movement in Respo...

Ben Simmons Agrees To 1-Year, $3.5 Million Contract With Sacramento Kings

SACRAMENTO — Ben Simmons has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, his agents told ESPN’s Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears on Friday morning. The agreement is a minimum-salary deal. Simmons has nine years of NBA service, which sets his veteran minimum at $3,524,115 for 2026-27, and Sacramento will carry […]

Ben Simmons joins Kings

Ben Simmons is returning to the NBA after sitting out the 2025-26 season, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania. Simmons’ agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney told Charania that the three-time All-Star has agreed to join Sacramento for his 10th NBA season. The 30-year-old […] The post Ben Simmons joins Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Benas Simmonsas grįžta į NBA: taps Sabonio komandos draugu

Benas Simmonsas sugrįžta į NBA – Shamsas Charania iš ESPN pranešė, kad 30-metis australas suvienys jėgas su Domantu Saboniu .  Prieš dešimtmetį (2016 m.) pirmuoju šaukimu NBA naujokų biržoje pasirinktas krepšininkas su Sakramento „ Kings “ sutarė dėl vieno sezono 3,5 mln. JAV dolerių vertės kontrakto.  Simmonsas NBA rungtynėse nežaidė nuo 2024-2025 m. sezono, kurio metu atstovavo Bruklino „Nets“ ir Los Andželo „Clippers“ komandoms. Tą sezoną ...

Ben Simmons Returns to the NBA, Thankfully Not With the Sixers

Ben to the Kings: This is the perfect landing spot for Ben. Sacramento is a terrible, small market team that hasn’t won a playoff series in more than 20 years. There will be no eyeballs on that team. No expectations, no scrutiny, nobody even caring. He can go through the motions out there and collect […] The post Ben Simmons Returns to the NBA, Thankfully Not With the Sixers appeared first on Crossing Broad .