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Former All-Star Ben Simmons gets another NBA chance with Sacramento Kings

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

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  • Ben Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after missing the previous season because of chronic back problems.
  • The former No. 1 draft pick and three-time All-Star last played 18 games for the Los Angeles Clippers in March and April 2025.
  • Simmons has also expressed an ambition to represent Australia at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Ben Simmons has received another chance in the NBA after a season away from basketball because of chronic back problems. The 30-year-old point guard signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings worth $3.5 million.

Simmons last played in March and April 2025, when he appeared 18 times for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Philadelphia 76ers selected him first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, although an injury delayed his NBA debut until the following season.

He established himself as one of the league's best defensive players and made three All-Star appearances. His progress later stalled amid recurring injuries. His production fell sharply during the 2021 playoffs, when a high number of missed free throws contributed to Philadelphia's failure to reach the Eastern Conference finals. The episode turned Sixers fans against him and led to his departure.

Simmons subsequently played for the Brooklyn Nets and the Clippers, without a major impact. He has also said he wants to play for Australia at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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