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Ben Simmons' Kings Preseason Debut Timeline Revealed in NBA Rumors Ahead of Lakers, Warriors Games

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Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons should suit up for the Sacramento Kings this week as they tip off the NBA preseason, according to Andscape's Marc J. Spears.

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James, Embiid, Maxey sit out 76ers' preseason opener vs. Knicks

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Updated Oct 5, 5:59 PM ET

LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will sit out the 76ers' preseason opener against the Knicks on Monday night.

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Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler sitting out of Lakers’ preseason opener at Kings

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Updated Oct 6, 9:09 AM ET

Which Lakers aren’t playing in the team’s preseason opener against the Kings?

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Lakers’ first shootaround sheds light on uncertain status of Colin Sexton

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What was learned from Lakers’ first shootaround of 2026-27?

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