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Ben Simmons set for preseason debut against Warriors on Saturday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 9:08 AM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Ben Simmons set for preseason debut against Warriors on Saturday

Summary

Ben Simmons is poised to make his return to the NBA with the Sacramento Kings against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday at Chase Center. After missing the entire 2025-2026 season due to chronic back issues and mental health concerns, Simmons signed a one-year contract with Sacramento. He sat out the Kings' first two preseason games but has shown promise in training camp. The game is set to air at 5:30 p.m. PT and will feature Simmons facing off against stars like Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

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•Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings.
•Kings face the Warriors on October 14 in preseason opener.
•Simmons has been training alongside key teammates during camp.
•Preseason game scheduled for live broadcast on ESPN and regional networks.
•Simmons last played in March 2021 before missing two years.

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9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors Set To Welcome Back Returning Ben Simmons To The NBA

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The Golden State Warriors will be welcoming the new Sacramento Kings player Ben Simmons back to the NBA. According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, the Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, will be the first assignment for Simmons in his return to the NBA. The Kings will be facing the Warriors on Saturday at the […] The post Warriors Set To Welcome Back Returning Ben Simmons To The NBA appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 9:08 AM
Warriors Set To Welcome Back Returning Ben Simmons To The NBA
The Golden State Warriors will be welcoming the new Sacramento Kings player Ben Simmons back to the NBA. According to Marc J. Spears of Andscape, the Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, will be the first assignment for Simmons in his return to the NBA. The Kings will be facing the Warriors on Saturday at the […] The post Warriors Set To Welcome Back Returning Ben Simmons To The NBA appeared first on HEAVY.

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