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The staggering seven-figure amount Ben Simmons will earn if he makes Kings’ opening-game roster

Ben Simmons hopes to make his NBA return next month after signing a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. Simmons made three All-Star Games in his first four years with the Philadelphia 76ers and was expected to become an NBA superstar.

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Notable details surface about Ben Simmons' new contract

Ben Simmons will still have to prove himself before touching an NBA floor again. The former All-Star forward Simmons officially signed with the Sacramento Kings on a one-year, $3.5 million contract earlier this week.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 9

Kings’ Depth Could Complicate Their Plans for the Future

The Sacramento Kings made waves in the NBA last week when they signed Ben Simmons to a one-year deal, and finally, in the now-quiet days of the offseason, their final roster feels set.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 9

Kings reportedly rejected Trae Young-for-Zach LaVine trade before Wizards deal

Apparently the Kings could have had Trae Young. They just didn’t want everything that came with him. Before Young was traded from the Hawks to the Wizards, Atlanta offered him to Sacramento in a deal for Zach LaVine, according to Kings insider James Ham. Sacramento declined.

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Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / September 9

Ben Simmons’ Kings contract reportedly non-guaranteed, with $1 million at stake

Ben Simmons is officially a member of the Kings. Staying one will apparently be up to him. Simmons signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth up to $3.5 million, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Domantas Sabonis News / Hoops Wire / September 9

Hornets still viewed as potential Domantas Sabonis suitor, but there’s a catch

The Hornets apparently haven’t disappeared entirely from the Domantas Sabonis conversation. But there’s still a fairly significant issue. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Charlotte remains a potential landing spot for the Kings center.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 9

All-Time Starting Five in Kings History and Who Just Missed the Cut

The Sacramento Kings are one of the NBA's most disappointing franchises. Not only in recent memory, with just one playoff appearance in the last two decades, but also all-time.

Ben Simmons News / Stadium Rant / September 9

Ben Simmons’ Kings Gamble Could Ignite His NBA Career Revival

Ben Simmons is back in the NBA, and the Sacramento Kings are betting that one of basketball’s most polarizing reclamation projects still has something meaningful left to offer.

Domantas Sabonis News / Fadeaway World / September 9

How The Hornets Could Land Domantas Sabonis As Rumors Heat Up

It is a well-known fact that the Sacramento Kings have been gearing up for a rebuild. While this is a promising sign for a team that has struggled to perform, offloading the contracts of Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine has delayed the process.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / September 9

Ben Simmons Urged to Become Draymond Green Without One Key Skill After His Return to NBA

The Sacramento Kings may be taking their biggest gamble yet by signing Ben Simmons. But Jason “White Chocolate” Williams believes the former No. 1 overall pick can reinvent himself by embracing a vital new role as he attempts to revive his NBA career.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Trae Young News / HITC / September 9

The real reason why Sacramento Kings said no to trading for Trae Young revealed

The Sacramento Kings could have traded for Trae Young before the Washington Wizards got him, but they reportedly had a huge reason to not do it. When the Atlanta Hawks decided to move on from Trae Young, there were questions about where he would end up.

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Sacramento Kings News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Insider: Kings Rejected A Trae Young-Zach LaVine Trade Due To Excessive Contract Demands

The Sacramento Kings reportedly rejected a trade package before the 2026 February trade deadline that would have landed them the four-time All-Star Trae Young.

Sacramento Kings News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Domantas Sabonis is being linked to one team in trade rumors

Domantas Sabonis might be in line for a return to the Eastern Conference. The Charlote Hornets could be in the mix to trade for the Sacramento Kings big man Sabonis, Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday.

Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Ben Simmons’ former coach says Kings getting a different player

Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. According to someone who knows him particularly well, the Kings may be getting a different version of him. David

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 8

Could Kings Pull Off Signing Two Free Agent Targets Next Offseason?

The Sacramento Kings have had dauntingly similar offseasons over the last two years, as they continue to be connected to Restricted Free Agent Jalen Duren after going through the Jonathan Kuminga saga a year ago.

Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Kings officially sign Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. The Kings have signed Simmons, according to the NBA’s transaction log, four days after his agreement with Sacramento was first reported.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 8

Making Sense of Why the Kings Rejected a Trae Young-Zach LaVine Trade

After trading De'Aaron Fox to the San Antonio Spurs, the Sacramento Kings were in search of their next franchise point guard. In exchange for Fox, the Kings received Zach LaVine, and they reportedly had the chance to flip him for a four-time All-Star ball-handler, Trae Young.

Ben Simmons News / HITC / September 8

How the Sacramento Kings reportedly made Ben Simmons decision ‘within minutes’

The Sacramento Kings recently took a chance and signed Ben Simmons. According to reports, it wasn’t an incredibly tough decision for them. Ben Simmons seemed like he might not have a team for the 2026-27 NBA season until quite recently.

Ben Simmons News / Sacramento Kings on SI / September 7

Historic Look at Ben Simmons’ Path Back to All-Star Status With Kings

The Sacramento Kings enter next season with little to no expectations, which means one of two things is going to be true. They'll either be just as bad as everyone thinks and finish at or near the bottom of the NBA standings again, or they'll shock everyone and climb out of the NBA basement with an odd mix of young players and veterans.

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / September 6