Ben Simmons aims for Australian national team role ahead of Olympics

Ben Simmons is set to participate in a player-led minicamp with the Australian national team starting Monday. At 30 years old, Simmons is looking to revive his basketball career after struggling since his last productive season in 2020-21. He has only played 159 NBA games over the past seven years. Sources indicate that Simmons has expressed openness to a minimum contract in the NBA and has a non-guaranteed offer on the table from a Western Conference team. His performance in this minicamp could influence the interest of NBA teams as he targets a spot on the team for the 2028 Olympics.

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