Ben Simmons signs one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings. The agreement marks the return of the 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick, who sat out the 2025-26 season following a career path that included stops with the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Clippers. During his tenure in Philadelphia, Simmons earned three All-Star selections and was named to the 2020 All-NBA Third Team, while also receiving Rookie of the Year honors in 2018. His career was later hampered by injuries and a trade from the 76ers to the Nets. The Sacramento Kings now offer the veteran forward an environment to reintegrate into the league. Simmons enters his 10th NBA season looking to utilize his defensive skills and playmaking ability on a new roster.
- •Ben Simmons signed a one-year deal worth $3.5 million with the Sacramento Kings.
- •The former No. 1 overall pick sat out the 2025-26 season.
- •This marks the 10th NBA season for the three-time All-Star.
- •Simmons previously played for the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, and Los Angeles Clippers.
- 2:42 PMYahoo Sports — Former Nets G Ben Simmons resumes NBA career after signing with Kings
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — No return to Philly for former Sixers star Ben Simmons. See where he signed
- 1:46 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Simmons returns to the NBA with Sacramento
- 1:44 PMYahoo Sports — Former Sixers star Ben Simmons to return to NBA, signs deal with Kings
"Former Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons did not play in the NBA last season, but he is resuming his career after signing with the Sacramento Kings.
"After talk he'd be open to a return to Philly, former 76ers star Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after signing with this Western Conference team.
"Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will return to the NBA as he signs a deal with the Sacramento Kings.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:42 PMFormer Nets G Ben Simmons resumes NBA career after signing with Kings
Former Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons did not play in the NBA last season, but he is resuming his career after signing with the Sacramento Kings.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:23 PMNo return to Philly for former Sixers star Ben Simmons. See where he signed
After talk he'd be open to a return to Philly, former 76ers star Ben Simmons is back in the NBA after signing with this Western Conference team.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:46 PMBen Simmons returns to the NBA with Sacramento
Ben Simmons returns to the NBA with Sacramento
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 1:44 PMFormer Sixers star Ben Simmons to return to NBA, signs deal with Kings
Former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons will return to the NBA as he signs a deal with the Sacramento Kings.
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