Ben Simmons agrees one-year deal with Sacramento Kings
Ben Simmons is set to return to the NBA after reaching a one-year agreement with Sacramento, according to reports.
Ben Simmons has agreed to a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to reports from ESPN and Yahoo Sports on Friday. The deal is worth $3.5 million, ESPN reported, while Yahoo Sports said it is a minimum contract.
Simmons, a three-time All-Star, is returning to the league after a period away from NBA play. His agents told ESPN and Andscape about the agreement.
Yahoo Sports reported that Sacramento had been seeking a reserve point guard and turned its attention to Simmons. The move gives the Kings another option in the backcourt as they prepare for the new season.
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