Ben Simmons shows health in minicamp, gains NBA interest from Kings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 4:30 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Ben Simmons demonstrated his fitness during an Australia national team minicamp in Melbourne in early August. His performance led to increased interest from NBA teams, particularly the Sacramento Kings. Kings general manager Scott Perry received positive feedback about Simmons from coach Brendan Suhr, who previously coached him at LSU. Following this, Perry visited Miami to observe Simmons in late August as he trained. These developments come after a period of limited interest surrounding Simmons since the summer offseason.
- •Simmons showed improved performance at an Australian minicamp.
- •The Kings' interest grew after positive reports from coach Brendan Suhr.
- •Scott Perry visited Simmons during a workout in late August.
- •Simmons was not previously considered a target for the Kings.
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