{
  "id": 5789645,
  "title": "Kings reportedly outbid Knicks, Warriors for $203M ex-76ers former first overall pick",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/kings-reportedly-outbid-knicks-warriors-for-203m-ex-76ers-former",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T15:12:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kings-reportedly-outbid-knicks-warriors-151226098.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sacramento Kings reportedly outbid the New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors to secure the services of Ben Simmons, the ex-76ers former first overall pick, for a one-year deal worth $3.5 million. The Kings are set to welcome Simmons, a 30-year-old three-time All-Star, as he returns to the NBA for his 10th season after taking a year off. The Kings' interest in Simmons was piqued after he completed workouts, medical exams, and on-court sessions with the team. Despite the Kings not being considered top-tier contenders for the upcoming season, adding Simmons provides the team with valuable depth and experience.",
  "summary": "The Sacramento Kings got a good addition on Friday morning with a former highly touted NBA player. The Kings were able to sign him over some playoff contenders.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sacramento Kings outbid Knicks and Warriors for Ben Simmons",
    "Kings agree to one-year $3.5 million deal with 30-year-old All-Star",
    "Simmons returns to NBA for 10th season after one-year hiatus"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}