Ben Simmons agrees to one-year, $3.5 million deal with Kings

Three-time All-Star returns after sitting out 2025-26.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 41 min read

What happened: The former All-NBA selection will return for his 10th NBA season. Agents Max Wiepking, Sean Tribe and Ryan Arney relayed the agreement to Shams Charania and Marc J. Spears.

Why it matters: Sacramento adds an experienced playmaker to its veteran roster for 2026-27. The one-year structure limits the club's long-term commitment.

By the numbers: The Kings finished 22-60 in 2025-26.

What to watch: The contract must be finalized before training camp, when Sacramento can begin defining his rotation role.

Sources

espn.com 2026-09-04T17:18:19.217906+00:00

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