Ben Simmons returns to NBA signs with Sacramento Kings. Ben Simmons is back in the NBA and this time it’s with the Sacramento Kings. The three-time All-Star has agreed to a 1-year $3.5 million deal according to team sources first reported by ESPN. Simmons hasn’t played since April 2025 D when he finished out the season with the Clippers after Brooklyn bought him out. Since then he’s been chasing a different passion deep sea fishing. even taking over as controlling operator of the South Florida sales. Sacramento passed on Russell Westbrook, who retired and Victor Oladipo before landing on Simmons. The Knicks and Warriors were reportedly in the mix too. Now, the number one pick from 2016 slides in behind rookie Darius Az-Azz Jr. as depth at point guard for a rebuilding roster. Simmons got his unofficial tune up with Australia’s national team in August. The real test starts now.
