Ben Simmons agrees to Kings deal after 76ers interest

His $3.5 million pact follows a full season out of the NBA.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 51 min read

What happened: The three-time All-Star completed medical exams, an on-court workout and meetings in Sacramento before the agreement. He last appeared in 51 games during the 2024-25 season.

Why it matters: Philadelphia must turn to other veteran options as it builds around LeBron James for 2026-27. Sacramento adds ball-handling and defensive versatility after a 22-60 finish.

By the numbers: Simmons averaged 5.0 points, 5.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 22.0 minutes during his last active season.

What to watch: Training camp will determine whether Simmons claims a rotation role. The teams meet Dec. 29 in Sacramento and Jan. 27 in Philadelphia.

Sources

Yahoo Sports 2026-09-05T00:16:17.031707+00:00

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