Ben Simmons Slams Critics and Declares Full Health at Kings Media Day

Newly signed Sacramento Kings forward-guard Ben Simmons forcefully pushed back against critics claiming he lost his passion for basketball. Simmons, who missed the entire 2025-26 season rehabilitating chronic back and leg injuries, clarified that physical limitations, not lack of love for the game, kept him off the court. Now healthy, the veteran on a non-guaranteed minimum contract aims to compete daily and serve as a reliable backup point guard.