Ben Simmons signs multi-million-dollar NBA deal with Kings
Australian former number one overall draft pick Ben Simmons has taken a significant step towards resurrecting his NBA career, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.
Australian basketballer Ben Simmons has signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings for $US3.5 million ($4.9 million), marking a significant step in his NBA career. After sitting out the 2025-26 season due to back and leg injuries, Simmons returns to the league, aiming to regain form for the Australian Boomers' upcoming FIBA World Cup in Qatar and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The Kings, who finished last season with a 22-60 record, will open their preseason against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 5 and host the Clippers for their regular-season opener on October 21.
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