Simmons Returns to Kings as Bench Point Forward | Indiana Pacers News

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA, signing with the Sacramento Kings — joining a roster of comeback players like Trey Lyles and Mario Hezonja. While the Knicks and Trail Blazers showed interest, Simmons’ appeal was more about his name than his current game. At 30, he’s not the explosive All-NBA talent of his early days, hampered by injuries and personal struggles. But the Kings see value in his unique skill: creating open three-point looks as a point forward. That ability, still elite despite his decline, could be a game-changer for rookies like Darius Acuff Jr., masking his defensive flaws while unlocking better shot opportunities. 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/942abc4afd506ef4