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Sacramento Kings sign Ben Simmons to a one-year contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 3:12 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Sacramento Kings sign Ben Simmons to a one-year contract

Summary

The Sacramento Kings signed three-time All-Star Ben Simmons to a one-year, $3.5 million deal on Friday. The 30-year-old veteran returns to the NBA after sitting out the 2025-26 season. Sacramento finalized the agreement after Simmons completed medical exams and an on-court workout with coach Doug Christie and staff earlier in the week. The Kings secured the signing over interest from the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors. Simmons previously participated in a players-only minicamp with Team Australia last month to maintain his conditioning. He is expected to provide depth for the Kings roster as he looks to reestablish his career during the upcoming season.

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What We Know

•Ben Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
•The deal follows successful workouts and medical evaluations conducted in Sacramento.
•The Knicks and Warriors also considered signing the 10-year NBA veteran.
•Simmons did not play during the 2025-26 NBA season.
•Simmons participated in a team Australia minicamp last month.

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3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Kings reportedly outbid Knicks, Warriors for $203M ex-76ers former first overall pick

What they're saying

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The Sacramento Kings got a good addition on Friday morning with a former highly touted NBA player. The Kings were able to sign him over some playoff contenders.
— Yahoo Sports

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