Simmons locked in as Kings starter for season opener vs Clippers

Ben Simmons is set to start for Sacramento in the Oct. 21 opener against the Clippers, alongside rookie Darius Acuff, according to Andscape's Marc Spears.

Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings after sitting out the 2025-26 season to rehab back injuries. He started his preseason debut at power forward and is expected to guard multiple positions under coach Doug Christie.

$3.5M · 1yr

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Bleacher Report · 25mSimmons set to start season opener for Sacramento

Heavy · 2hSimmons locked in as Kings starter for season opener vs Clippers

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