Ben Simmons expected to make Kings preseason debut this week

Healthy after strong camp, ramped cautiously

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

Ben Simmons is expected to make his Kings preseason debut on Thursday at Lakers or Saturday at Golden State, sources tol Via @MarcJSpears on X

What happened: Per Andscape, the window is Thursday at the Lakers or Saturday on the road. Ben Simmons is healthy after a strong training camp. Sacramento plans a cautious ramp-up.

Why it matters: Sacramento gets live evaluation for its 2026-27 backcourt rotation. A measured build allows staff to assess fit before regular-season assignments solidify.

What to watch: Watch whether Sacramento slots him in Thursday against Los Angeles or holds him until Saturday.

Sources

@MarcJSpears 2026-10-05T16:58:23.143116+00:00

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