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Ben Simmons' fadeaway shot highlights Kings' preseason loss to Warriors

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 7:58 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Ben Simmons' fadeaway shot highlights Kings' preseason loss to Warriors

Summary

Ben Simmons made his preseason debut with the Sacramento Kings on October 11, hitting a fadeaway jumper in an exhibition against the Golden State Warriors. He contributed seven points on 2-of-4 shooting in just nine minutes of play as the Kings fell 111-106. This game marked Simmons' first appearance since the 2025 playoffs, following a year sidelined by injuries. Fans expressed mixed reactions to his performance, with some hopeful for his potential development and others skeptical given his past struggles with shooting. The Kings aim to evaluate his consistency and health moving forward after his injury layoff.

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Status Watch

•Simmons scores seven points in his return to the court
•Kings score 106 points in a preseason loss against Warriors
•Simmons made his first appearance since the 2025 playoffs
•He played just nine minutes, hitting 2-of-4 shots
•Fans react with both excitement and skepticism about his fadeaway jumper

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7:58 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Phase 1 of the Ben Simmons Experience,’ ‘Sixers, Bring Him Home’ — NBA Fans React to Kings Star’s Silky Fadeaway Against Warriors

What they're saying

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A smooth fadeaway jumper from Ben Simmons? NBA fans haven’t seen many of those over the years. The former Philadelphia 76ers star has faced criticism for his shooting throughout his career.
— Yahoo Sports

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