Ben Simmons to participate in Australia minicamp in Melbourne
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Ben Simmons is set to fully participate in a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne. The camp will take place this month, and Simmons will reportedly have "zero restrictions" during the sessions. This marks a significant step in Simmons' preparation as he trains with his national team ahead of potential international competitions. His inclusion will give the coaching staff an opportunity to assess his readiness and role moving forward.
- •Simmons is a free agent forward.
- •The minicamp occurs in Melbourne.
- •He will attend with zero restrictions.
- •The camp is player-led and private.
- •It takes place this summer.
- 3:52 AMESPN NBA — Simmons set for Australia national team minicamp
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Simmons to be a full participant at Australian basketball minicamp ahead of possible NBA return
"Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.
"Ben Simmons missed all of last season after a rough go with the Clippers in 2025.
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External links- ESPN NBAAug 10, 2026, 3:52 AMSimmons set for Australia national team minicamp
Free agent forward Ben Simmons is expected to be a full participant with "zero restrictions" at a player-led private minicamp for the Australian men's basketball team in Melbourne, a source told ESPN Andscape.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:49 AMBen Simmons to be a full participant at Australian basketball minicamp ahead of possible NBA return
Ben Simmons missed all of last season after a rough go with the Clippers in 2025.
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