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Simmons to receive full salary after roster guarantee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:03 AM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Simmons to receive full salary after roster guarantee injury
Summary

Ben Simmons has a $1 million guarantee contingent on being on the roster for opening day. Due to a significant injury resulting in salary continuation, he will receive his full salary. This has implications for roster management and salary cap considerations moving forward.

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  • •Simmons had a $1 million roster guarantee.
  • •He will receive full salary due to injury.
  • •The injury is classified as significant under salary continuation.
  • •This development influences team salary cap considerations.
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  • 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Simmons had a $1m guarantee if he was on the roster …
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