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Ben Simmons scores seven points in Sacramento Kings debut
Ben Simmons returned to NBA action in a preseason game for the Sacramento Kings.
The Australian had not played since April 2025 because of back issues.
He missed the entire 2025–26 season.
In eight minutes against the Golden State Warriors, he scored seven points and had one assist.
He made three of four free throws.
Sacramento lost the game 111–106.
The game marked his first time back on court, but no further plans for his return are given.
Ben Simmons made his Sacramento Kings debut in a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.
He scored 7 points and recorded 1 assist in 8 minutes.
The Kings lost 111–106 to Golden State.
Simmons returned to NBA action after being sidelined since April 2025 with back issues.
He missed the entire 2025–26 season.
- Who
- Ben Simmons, playing for the Sacramento Kings.
- What
- He made his Kings debut, scoring 7 points and recording 1 assist in 8 minutes.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Simmons returned to NBA action after missing the 2025–26 season due to back issues.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Simmons was last on court before being sidelined.
Simmons missed the entire season due to back issues.
Simmons returned to NBA action with Sacramento against Golden State.
- Points
- 7
- Assists
- 1
- Playing time
- 8 minutes
- Game result
- Sacramento lost 111–106 to Golden State
- Sidelined since
- April 2025
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