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Ben Simmons shows offseason shooting skills amid 2026 NBA comeback efforts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:31 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Ben Simmons shows offseason shooting skills amid 2026 NBA comeback efforts

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Ben Simmons participated in a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team this week with zero restrictions. Despite making strides in his offseason training, his shooting highlights have sparked renewed mockery from fans, given his historical struggle with 3-point shooting. Simmons, who aims to return after missing the entire 2025-26 season due to a back injury, has reportedly drawn interest from several NBA teams while considering a non-guaranteed training camp offer from a Western Conference team. His recent highlights include a jumper that went viral, although the NBA community remains skeptical of his improvements.

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•Simmons participated in a private minicamp for Australia this week.
•His shooting has sparked mockery due to poor past performance.
•Simmons is attempting a comeback after a full season of injury.
•Multiple NBA teams have expressed interest in Simmons' services.
•He reportedly has a non-guaranteed offer for training camp.

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5:31 AMYahoo Sports — ‘How Is This Still Happening in 2026?’ — Ben Simmons’ ‘Annual’ Offseason ‘Jump Shot Gimmick’ Returns, Reignites Mockery Amid NBA Comeback Bid

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Ben Simmons continues to make major strides amid his NBA comeback bid, reportedly participating “with zero restrictions at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men’s basketball team” this week. However, Simmons’ latest offseason highlights did little to win over the NBA world, instead reigniting familiar mockery of the 2016 No.
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Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 5:31 AM
‘How Is This Still Happening in 2026?’ — Ben Simmons’ ‘Annual’ Offseason ‘Jump Shot Gimmick’ Returns, Reignites Mockery Amid NBA Comeback Bid
Ben Simmons continues to make major strides amid his NBA comeback bid, reportedly participating “with zero restrictions at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men’s basketball team” this week. However, Simmons’ latest offseason highlights did little to win over the NBA world, instead reigniting familiar mockery of the 2016 No.

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