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Ben Simmons

player
NBA
20 stories

2025

GP
51
PPG
5
RPG
4.7
APG
5.6
SPG
0.7
BPG
0.5
Season averages
SeasonTeamGPPPGRPGAPG
2025—5154.75.6
2024BKN156.17.95.7
2023BKN426.96.36.1
2021PHI5814.37.26.9
2020PHI5716.47.88
2019PHI7916.98.87.7
2018PHI8115.88.18.2

Ben Simmons Says He's a 'Unicorn,' Vows to Return After Achilles Injury Derailed NBA Comeback

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Ben Simmons will miss his second straight NBA season after he suffered a torn Achilles before ever taking the court for the Sacramento Kings in a regular-season game, but there is no shortage of self-confidence when it comes to his eventual return.

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Kings’ Ben Simmons called out Steve Kerr during preseason after Warriors passed on him

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Ben Simmons’ performance has been anything but impressive over the past many months. His long absence from the court due to his health only added to his misery. However, he was determined to prove he could still contribute in the NBA after missing the entire 2025-26 season. The former All-Star even confronted Golden State Warriors […] The post Kings’ Ben Simmons called out Steve Kerr during preseason after Warriors passed on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ben Simmons plans another comeback: ‘My mentality is that I’ll be back’

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Ben Simmons says retirement isn’t the plan after another injury ended his season before it began. “My mentality is that I’ll be back,” Simmons told Marc J. Spears of Andscape in an exclusive interview. “I’ll do everything in my power to get back, get healthy and be better than I was before.” Simmons tore his […] The post Ben Simmons plans another comeback: ‘My mentality is that I’ll be back’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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NBA injury report: Murray, Sharpe out Thursday, October 29 - TalkBasket.net

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This article is being updated as new injury information becomes available. Check back for the latest updates ahead of Thursday’s games. Keegan Murray, Ben Simmons and Shaedon Sharpe are among the players ruled out on the NBA injury report for Thursday, October 29. Maxime Raynaud is also out for Sacramento, while Portland lists several players […] The post NBA injury report: Murray, Sharpe out Thursday, October 29 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Tyrese Maxey recalls struggles after replacing Ben Simmons as 76ers starter - TalkBasket.net

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Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey has reflected on the difficulties he experienced early in his second NBA season when he was asked to take on a bigger role following Ben Simmons’ absence from the team. Maxey explained that the sudden increase in responsibility left him uncertain about what was expected of him. He struggled to […] The post Tyrese Maxey recalls struggles after replacing Ben Simmons as 76ers starter appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Kings, Ben Simmons, Magic

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The Warriors are where Draymond Green wants to finish his career. But leaving Golden State wouldn’t necessarily mean he’s finished playing. Green, who signed a one-year contract this summer, told Alex Sherman of CNBC that he intends to play beyond this season, even if that means wearing another uniform. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Draymond Green, Kings, Ben Simmons, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Kings rumors: NBA insider reveals detail about Ben Simmons' Achilles injury that makes it even more heartbreaking

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Former #1 pick Ben Simmons was preparing to return to the NBA after a stint with the Clippers in the 2024-2025 season, but he tore his Achilles tendon at a Sunday practice, forcing season-ending surgery. Now more news is coming out about Simmons’ return that makes the injury update even more heartbreaking. ESPN and Andscape’s […] The post Kings rumors: NBA insider reveals detail about Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury that makes it even more heartbreaking appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kawhi Leonard sends best wishes to Kings’ Ben Simmons after Achilles tear

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Sacramento Kings planned to rely on Ben Simmons this season, but his Achilles injury has Doug Christie’s team looking into trade possibilities. Simmons broke the silence on his devastating injury recently, as did Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, who had a message for his fallen hoops colleague. Leonard did not realize Simmons wasn’t playing this year […] The post Kawhi Leonard sends best wishes to Kings’ Ben Simmons after Achilles tear appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darius Acuff Jr. speaks up on big change after losing Ben Simmons to injury

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The Sacramento Kings were dealt a major blow over the weekend when it was revealed that Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Simmons was attempting an NBA comeback this season after not playing last year, and the Kings had big plans for him, wanting to pair the former No. 1 pick alongside rookie point […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. speaks up on big change after losing Ben Simmons to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sources: Kings guard Ben Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon

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Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star who agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Sept. 4, is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after receiving a preliminary diagnosis on the injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday.

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Grizzlies Looking To Trade Clayton; Kings May Be Interested

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The Grizzlies are trying to trade second-year guard Walter Clayton Jr. ahead of Monday’s 4:00 pm CT deadline to set their regular season roster, league sources tell Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter links). According to Stein and Fischer, the Kings have emerged as a possible suitor for Clayton. Sacramento is […]

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Ben Simmons Calls Doc Rivers 'A Piece of S--t' for Controversial Comment with 76ers

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Ben Simmons still isn't happy with Doc Rivers five years after the former head coach's controversial comment following the Philadelphia 76ers' loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7 of their second-round playoff series.

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