Sacramento Kings rule out Ben Simmons for preseason opener against Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the Sacramento Kings' preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 6, 2026. This decision is part of a cautious approach after Simmons missed the entire 2025-26 NBA season. He signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings in September and has not played in an NBA game since April 2025. Despite the absence, there is optimism that he could debut later this week.
- •Simmons officially out for the preseason opener against the Lakers.
- •Kings also ruled out Malik Monk and Keegan Murray.
- •The team is taking a cautious approach with Simmons' return.
- •Simmons has not played since April 2025.
- •He signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings in September.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Sacramento Kings Announce Ben Simmons News Before Lakers Game
"The Sacramento Kings have officially ruled Ben Simmons out against the Lakers, but the former All-Star could make his team debut later this week. The post Sacramento Kings Announce Ben Simmons News Before Lakers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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