Ben Simmons news
The gist
Ben Simmons signed with the Sacramento Kings after missing the entire 2025-26 season.
His comeback and an ESPN documentary revive questions about his 76ers exit.
How it unfolded
- 2016Ben Simmons was selected first overall out of LSU by the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA draft.
- 2018Simmons was named NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out Donovan Mitchell.
- 2019 to 2021Simmons was selected to the All-Star Game three consecutive seasons.