Ben Simmons returning to NBA: Kings taking upside swing as former No. 1 pick tries to salvage career — SkimNews
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- Ben Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings (reported Friday by ESPN, announced Tuesday), his fourth NBA team and first action since the 2024-25 season.
Why it matters: Sacramento drafted rookie Darius Acuff Jr. No. 7 overall to start at point guard but had no proven backup after Russell Westbrook retired, making the 6-foot-10 Simmons a low-cost depth play on a veteran minimum. If he performs, Simmons becomes a trade chip at the deadline or earns a bigger contract next summer; if not, the Kings owe him nothing beyond this season.
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