Key event that brought Ben Simmons back to NBA is revealed

After a one-season hiatus, Ben Simmons is back. Former no.1 pick in the NBA Draft has signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings. With speculation slowly brewing during the summer, cooperation was finally announced and Simmons is eager to return to the NBA spotlights. The turning point for Ben Simmons reportedly came during a mini-camp with the Australian national team, where the former Philadelphia 76ers player impressed while competing at a high level against several NBA players. According to Marc J. Spears, those performances convinced Kings general manager Scott Perry to take a serious interest in Simmons. Perry traveled to Miami in late August to meet with the player and watch a private workout. Simmons later worked out in front of Sacramento's coaching staff, quickly impressing head coach Doug Christie. Simmons is now reportedly extremely happy, proud and excited to begin his new chapter as a Sacramento Kings player. Ben Simmons has joined the Sacramento Kings in a reported one-year, $$3.5 million contract. This allows Simmons to make his return to the NBA after taking a full basketball break for the entire 2025-26 season. He last played for the Brooklyn Nets and the LA Clippers in the 2024-25 campaign. After strongly expressing his desire to play again next year, Simmons left a strong impression on the Kings leadership. Sacramento has maintained its interest in signing Simmons ever since it conducted an official team workout for the former NBA star last month. Simmons is reportedly healthy and motivated to play again, which puts everything to the test between him and the Kings franchise. In the end, only time will tell how things will work out for both sides. The 30-year-old is expected to be a key contributor and veteran for the rebuilding Kings team