Ben Simmons Returns to Kings | Sacramento Kings News

Ben Simmons is back on the court, signing a one-year, $3.5M deal with the Sacramento Kings after sitting out last season with injuries—he’s healthy now and expected to come off the bench as a backup point guard, possibly alongside rookie Darius Acuff Jr., the 7th pick in the 2026 draft. Standing 6’10” and weighing 240 lbs, Simmons brings elite defense and playmaking to a roster that needs it, despite his recent scoring decline and injury history. After stints with the Nets and Clippers—where he averaged under 6 points per game—this move is a gamble, but the Kings believe he can reclaim his All-Star form. Preseason kicks off Oct. 5 vs. the Lakers, with the regular season starting Oct. 21 against the Clippers. Watch closely: Can Simmons stay healthy and make an impact? 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/7d818868b821ff4f