What happened: Simmons played for Sacramento on Saturday in preseason action after one year, five months and 27 days away. He discussed the road that led to Sacramento. He also addressed his upcoming E60 project with Andscape.

Why it matters: Sacramento added Simmons on a one-year deal listing the 6-foot-10 veteran as a guard. His return follows physical issues that drove his yearlong hiatus, making preseason availability central to his rotation case for 2026-27.

What to watch: Watch his minutes and role as Sacramento trims its preseason rotation.