Ben Simmons Joins Kings for Comeback | Sacramento Kings News

Ben Simmons is officially headed to Sacramento on a one-year, $3.5M deal, marking his return to the court after sitting out the entire 2024-25 season. The former No. 1 pick and three-time All-Star, who won Rookie of the Year and battled playoff woes with Philly before a tumultuous stint in Brooklyn, now seeks redemption with a rebuilding Kings team desperate for veteran leadership. Sacramento, reportedly eyeing him for months, sees him as the perfect fit to fill Russell Westbrook’s shoes — a low-risk gamble with high potential. Can Simmons reclaim his elite status alongside a young Kings roster? Only time will tell. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a11e2460f3ce08ab