Ben Simmons receives training camp invite amid NBA interest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Several NBA teams have shown interest in free agent forward Ben Simmons, who is set to fully participate in a mini-camp for the Aussie men’s national team in Melbourne this week. After taking last season off for injury recovery, Simmons is optimistic about his health, stating he feels better than ever. Simmons has received an invitation from a Western Conference team to attend training camp and is open to signing a veteran minimum contract. He aims to return to the NBA and dreams of representing Australia at the 2028 Olympics.
- •Ben Simmons has regained athleticism after injury recovery.
- •He last played during the 2024-25 NBA season.
- •Simmons hopes to be back to full strength by July 2026.
- •He is open to a veteran minimum contract with interested teams.
- •Simmons dreams of playing for Australia in the 2028 Olympics.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'Several NBA teams' have expressed interest in Ben Simmons, including a team that offered him training camp invite
"'Several NBA teams' have expressed interest in Ben Simmons, including a team that offered him training camp invite
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Aug 10, 2026, 3:26 AMBen Simmons could make his long-awaited NBA comeback in the 2026-27 season
- NBA•Aug 10, 2026, 2:48 AMReport: Several teams interested in three-time All-Star eyeing NBA comeback
- NBA•Aug 10, 2026, 2:00 AMJason Kidd sends powerful message on Don Nelson’s passing
- NBA•Aug 10, 2026, 1:59 AMNBA Trade Rumors: Jonathan Kuminga-Lakers, DeMar DeRozan & the New Big Board
- NBA•Aug 10, 2026, 12:55 AMKawhi Leonard's Latest Announcement Sparks Debate During Investigation
- NBA•Aug 10, 2026, 12:51 AMSteph Curry Makes Emotional Don Nelson Admission After Warriors Legend’s Death
