Ben Simmons earns one million dollars if he makes Sacramento Kings roster

Ben Simmons has signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Sacramento Kings worth up to $3.5 million. The deal includes a $1 million incentive that triggers if the veteran remains on the team roster by the opening game against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 21. Simmons, who previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Clippers, spent the 2025-26 season away from the NBA to focus on physical and mental recovery. He is expected to serve as a backup to rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr for the upcoming campaign. After facing significant injury issues during his time in Philadelphia, the 30-year-old guard aims to secure a permanent spot in the Sacramento lineup. The team is currently rebuilding and expected to target high draft positioning next year.

• 10:44 AMYahoo Sports — The staggering seven-figure amount Ben Simmons will earn if he makes Kings’ opening-game roster