{
  "id": 430855,
  "title": "Report: Several teams interested in three-time All-Star eyeing NBA comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/report-several-teams-interested-in-three-time-all-star-eyeing-nba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T02:48:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-several-teams-interested-three-024856434.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ben Simmons, the former three-time NBA All-Star, is reportedly eyeing a comeback to the NBA, according to reports citing multiple teams' interest. The 30-year-old Australian guard, who last played for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2024-25 season, showcased his talent on the biggest stages while with the Philadelphia 76ers. He was named to the All-NBA Third Team and earned two All-Defensive Team selections during his prime. As a LSU product, Simmons averaged impressive stats of 16.4 points, 8 assists, 7.8 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 0.6 blocks during his career. Recently, Simmons has been said to be in the best shape of his life and has already received an invitation to training camp from at least one team. With teams finalizing their rosters for the upcoming season set to begin late October, Simmons' inclusion in an NBA lineup offers a compelling low-risk, high-reward option.",
  "summary": "According to Andscape, multiple NBA teams are interested in taking a chance on former three-time All-Star Ben Simmons.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Heat linked to $342M elite shooter, three-time All-Star to pair with Giannis Antetokounmpo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/heat-linked-to-342m-elite-shooter-three-time-all-star-to-pair-with",
        "published": "2026-08-09T08:12:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}