Kings Eye Ben Simmons as Backup | Sacramento Kings News

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly eyeing Ben Simmons as a potential backup point guard and mentor, with GM Scott Perry watching him train in Florida. Once a top-drafted superstar with Rookie of the Year honors and All-Defensive accolades, Simmons’ career has been derailed by injuries — missing his entire rookie season and large chunks of recent years, including last season entirely. Now 30, he’s focusing on recovery and even competitive fishing. While a healthy return could be a high-reward gamble for Sacramento, a short-term deal might be the smart move — especially with veterans like Cam Payne offering less risky alternatives. 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/3a03876eaacc8de6