Ben Simmons plans potential NBA return after one season away
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 4:39 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Ben Simmons, the former Brooklyn Nets forward, discussed his intent to return to the NBA after sitting out the previous season. In an interview, Simmons expressed his commitment to improve physically and indicated interest in teams like the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat. He aims to demonstrate his value to a potential team, after not signing during the 2025-26 season. Simmons has participated in professional fishing during his time off and mentioned his previous unsuccessful stint with the Nets. He is now focused on re-establishing his NBA career, potentially approaching training camps later this summer.
- •Simmons did not play in the NBA last season.
- •He seeks to regain physical strength to attract teams.
- •Possible interest from the 76ers and Heat.
- •He previously played for the Nets after a trade from the 76ers.
- •Simmons engaged in professional fishing during his year off.
- 4:39 PMYahoo Sports — Former Nets F Ben Simmons discusses potentially returning to the NBA
"Former Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons did not play in the NBA last season, but he recently discussed potentially returning to the league.
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