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Ben Simmons NBA and Australian national team comeback

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Ben Simmons is working toward a professional basketball comeback following a period of injury recovery and professional uncertainty. After sitting out the 2025-26 season to recover from back injuries and nerve impingements that required surgery, the 30-year-old former All-Star has been participating in a self-funded, player-led Australian national team minicamp in Melbourne. Coaching staff have reported that he is training with ‘zero restrictions’ and has regained his athleticism. Simmons has expressed interest in representing the Australian national team, the Boomers, at both the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. His physical progress has drawn support from Australian basketball figures, including former NBA player Andrew Bogut, Boomers coach Adam Caporn, and teammate Josh Giddey, who noted Simmons appears to be in good shape. Regarding his NBA future, Simmons has officially secured a return to the league by signing a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Sacramento Kings worth up to $3.5 million. Under the specific terms of the deal, Simmons will earn $1 million if he successfully makes the team’s opening-night roster. ~~This agreement follows medical examinations and on-court workouts in Sacramento, which included meetings with head coach Doug Christie and general manager Scott Perry. The Kings view~~ Following the ~~veteran as a versatile defensive option and~~ signing, a ~~source of passing~~ public dispute emerged between Simmons and ~~size, while simultaneously preparing rookie Darius Acuff Jr. as a primary piece for the team's future. While~~ Patrick Beverley. On his podcast, Beverley suggested that Simmons ‘quit’ the ~~signing adds depth to a roster featuring Domantas Sabonis, Zach LaVine,~~ game and ~~Keegan Murray, it also raises questions regarding rotational minutes. Before finalizing~~ was being ‘gifted’ an opportunity to return, arguing that players actively competing in the ~~deal, Simmons reportedly drew interest from~~ G League deserved the ~~New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves.~~ chance more. Simmons responded via Instagram, defending his comeback by stating, ‘I played two years not physically right. This ain't no hand out. I worked my ass off to be in this position.’ He further accused critics of fabricating stories for their own benefit.

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