Simmons Returns to Kings on Low-Risk Deal | Sacramento Kings News

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA on a low-risk, one-year $3.5M deal with the Sacramento Kings — a former 1 pick sidelined for an entire season by injury but reportedly looking sharp in workouts. The Kings need his playmaking, defensive versatility, and ability to create for stars like LaVine and Monk, even if he’s not expected to score. His shooting remains a concern, especially alongside Sabonis, but his role could be limited to key minutes off the bench. Health is still the biggest question — he hasn’t played since 2025 — but at this price, it’s a smart gamble: if he contributes just 15-20 solid minutes per game, the Kings win big. 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/7843bf1fd058e49a