Ben Simmons signs one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:19 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Ben Simmons has signed a one-year, $3.5 million non-guaranteed contract with the Sacramento Kings. The deal follows a one-year hiatus from the NBA for the 30-year-old former All-Star. Following the signing, Patrick Beverley publicly questioned whether Simmons deserved another opportunity to play in the league, suggesting others should be prioritized for roster spots. Simmons responded via social media, rejecting the claim that his return is a handout and citing physical injuries as the primary cause for his previous time away from the court. The guard last played for the Philadelphia 76ers before a trade and subsequent injury-riddled stint left his future uncertain. Simmons has expressed that he is working to restore his game, though his specific role with the Sacramento Kings remains to be determined by team staff as he prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Ben Simmons signed a $3.5 million non-guaranteed contract with the Sacramento Kings.
- •Patrick Beverley criticized the signing, claiming other players are more deserving of roster spots.
- •Simmons attributed his career decline primarily to physical injuries rather than a lack of effort.
- •The 30-year-old guard spent the previous season unsigned by any NBA team.
- 3:19 AMYahoo Sports — Pat Beverley Shares Why Ben Simmons’ NBA Return Is A Problem
- 1:55 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Simmons Fires Back After Patrick Beverley Says He Doesn’t Deserve NBA Comeback
"The news of Ben Simmons returning to the NBA sees a lot of criticism towards the controversial player. Simmons received a chance to join the Sacramento Kings and restart his career after a full year away from the sport. The optimistic approach sees hope that Simmons rehabbing his body will give him a better chance […] The post Pat Beverley Shares Why Ben Simmons’ NBA Return Is A Problem appeared first on HEAVY.
"Former All-Star Ben Simmons responds to negativity surrounding his NBA return.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:19 AMPat Beverley Shares Why Ben Simmons’ NBA Return Is A Problem
The news of Ben Simmons returning to the NBA sees a lot of criticism towards the controversial player. Simmons received a chance to join the Sacramento Kings and restart his career after a full year away from the sport. The optimistic approach sees hope that Simmons rehabbing his body will give him a better chance […] The post Pat Beverley Shares Why Ben Simmons’ NBA Return Is A Problem appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 1:55 AMBen Simmons Fires Back After Patrick Beverley Says He Doesn’t Deserve NBA Comeback
Former All-Star Ben Simmons responds to negativity surrounding his NBA return.
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