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Ben Simmons receives training camp invite amid NBA interest

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Ben Simmons receives training camp invite amid NBA interest

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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.

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•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.

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2:03 AMYahoo Sports — 'Several NBA teams' have expressed interest in Ben Simmons, including a team that offered him training camp invite

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'Several NBA teams' have expressed interest in Ben Simmons, including a team that offered him training camp invite
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Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:03 AM
'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

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