Aug. 9, 2026, 10:48 p.m. ET
Former NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is seeking to make a comeback to the league.Simmons is reportedly feeling the best he has in years and is open to signing a minimum contract.The 30-year-old guard has already received a training camp invitation from at least one team.At his peak, Simmons was an All-NBA and All-Defensive player for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Former three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is the latest free agent looking to make an NBA comeback, as former first-round picks Mario Hezonja and Lonnie Walker IV have returned to the United States and secured NBA contracts.
Simmons, an LSU product, experienced plenty of success on the biggest stages with the Philadelphia 76ers, making an All-NBA Third Team and two All-Defensive Teams. At his peak, the Australian guard, once compared to NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson, averaged 16.4 points, eight assists, 7.8 rebounds, 2.1 steals and 0.6 blocks.
According to Andscape, Simmons is feeling the “best he’s felt in years” and has already received an invite to training-camp from one team. Simmons, who last played for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2024-25 season, is open to signing for the minimum. Having just turned 30, Simmons offers an intriguing low-risk, high-reward option as teams put the finishing touches on their roster before the season tips off in late October.
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