Ben Simmons returned to NBA action in the preseason with the Sacramento Kings, showing encouraging signs in a 111–106 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Australian, who had been sidelined since April 2025 and missed the entire 2025–26 season due to back issues, finished his first outing with 7 points and 1 assist in just 8 minutes, shooting 3-of-4 from the free-throw line.
Ben Simmons makes Sacramento Kings debut, scores 7 points in 8 minutes
11/10/202608:44
The former No. 1 overall pick returned to the court for the first time since April 2025 after missing the entire 2025–26 season due to back issues. Sacramento lost 111–106 to Golden State.
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