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Coverage dated September 4, 2026

Ben Simmons Makes NBA Comeback With Sacramento Kings

Headline from Newsweek

All-Star Ben Simmons will return to the NBA after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.

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  1. New York Post

    Ben Simmons gets another NBA chance with Kings after leaving sport for fishing career (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    He is off the boat and back on the court.

  2. FOX 40 Sacramento

    Report: Kings add 3-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons on one-year deal (opens FOX 40 Sacramento)

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    FOX 40 Sacramento's feed description

    SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX40) — The Sacramento Kings are adding a former No. 1 overall pick to their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings, according to ESPN.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Ben Simmons agrees to a 1-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, AP source says (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Ben Simmons is making a comeback to the NBA after sitting out last season with injuries, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Former Sixers star Ben Simmons is coming back to the NBA on a one-year deal with the Kings (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Simmons’ NBA return comes after he stepped away from basketball for a year following several seasons plagued by injury and mental health struggles.

  5. UPI

    Sacramento Kings, Ben Simmons agree to one-year, $3.5M deal (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Sacramento Kings agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million pact with free agent guard Ben Simmons, sources familiar with the pact told UPI on Friday.

  6. Newsweek

    Ben Simmons Makes NBA Comeback With Sacramento Kings (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    All-Star Ben Simmons will return to the NBA after signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.

  7. The Guardian

    Ben Simmons handed NBA lifeline in one-year deal with Sacramento Kings (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Australian returns on AU$4.9m contract after season on sidelines Former No 1 pick hopes to reignite basketball career with fourth club Australian former No 1 overall draft pick Ben Simmons has taken a significant step towards resurrecting his NBA career, agreeing a one-year deal with the Sacramento …

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