Simmons’ Kings Move Sparks Mentorship Questions | Sacramento Kings News

Ben Simmons just inked a one-year, $3.5M deal with the Sacramento Kings — a move that throws a wrench in their original offseason plan. The Kings were hunting a veteran point guard to mentor rookie Darius Acuff Jr., their 7th overall pick, but Simmons’ injury history and questionable commitment make him an odd fit for that role. Instead, the mentorship duties fall to Malik Monk, who knows Acuff from their college days at Arkansas. Simmons, meanwhile, is expected to focus on playmaking and defense, giving him a shot to rebuild his reputation after years of doubt — including Stephen A. Smith’s infamous “pay to play” jab. This season could be his redemption arc — or another chapter in the skepticism. 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/4d19736027124dca