What happened: ESPN will broadcast an E60 documentary titled “Being Ben” focused on Ben Simmons. Produced in collaboration with Andscape, the feature is scheduled to premiere at 4 p.m. ET on Oct. 18.

Why it matters: The program arrives just before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. Simmons is attempting a professional comeback after securing a one-year contract with Sacramento this offseason following an injury-plagued tenure in Brooklyn.

What to watch: The broadcast airs just days before Sacramento opens its regular-season schedule.