Warriors reportedly were ‘in the mix' for Ben Simmons before Kings contract
The Golden State Warriors pursued Ben Simmons before he signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings.
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Ben Simmons has secured an NBA lifeline by signing a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, according to reports from The Guardian. The New York Times notes that while Simmons will not mentor young players on the team, his arrival presents a potential feel-good narrative for the franchise.
Additional coverage from Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports Bay Area and California reveals that the Golden State Warriors were also in the mix for the player prior to his agreement with Sacramento. Despite the acquisition, coverage does not yet specify the financial terms of the contract or his expected role in the team rotation.
The New York Times mentions expectations surrounding his integration, but further details regarding his health and performance readiness are absent from current reporting.
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Who reported it (4)
- Ben Simmons is back, Clippers punished + Dane Moore joins for a Wolves conversation! Cathy Engelbert retires + Team USA takeaways Yahoo Sports · 19h ago
- Ben Simmons won’t mentor young Kings, but he could be a feel-good story The New York Times · 19h ago
- Ben Simmons handed NBA lifeline in one-year deal with Sacramento Kings The Guardian · 19h ago
- Warriors reportedly were ‘in the mix' for Ben Simmons before Kings contract NBC Sports Bay Area & California · 19h ago
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Which team signed Ben Simmons?
The Sacramento Kings signed Ben Simmons to a one-year deal.
Were other teams interested in Ben Simmons?
Yes, the Golden State Warriors reportedly were in the mix for him before he signed with Sacramento.
Will Ben Simmons act as a mentor in Sacramento?
No, reports state he will not mentor young Kings players.
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