Ben Simmons Signs One-Year, $3.5M Deal With Sacramento Kings

Former All-Star Ben Simmons has officially signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to his agents. This move marks Simmons' return to the NBA landscape after an extended hiatus; he has not appeared in a professional game since the Los Angeles Clippers' 2025 first-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. The deal provides Simmons an opportunity to revitalize his career in Sacramento following his time away from the court.