Ben Simmons will look to prove he can still be a solid contributor on the floor, as he makes his return to the NBA on a 1-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
But Sacramento fans (and NBA followers in general) don’t seem to be too thrilled about the Kings adding Simmons into the mix.
On Tuesday, the Kings posted a welcome message for the three-time NBA All-Star in his return to the NBA 10 years after he was selected first overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 draft.
welcome to the 916, @bensimmons25 👑 pic.twitter.com/qdZ24cNIFd
— Sacramento Kings (@SacramentoKings) September 8, 2026
Fans, meanwhile, used that post as an opportunity to bring out all sorts of jokes and roasts for the Kings and Simmons.
Havent the Kings suffered enough?
— Bronsexual Healing (@Brian95869724) September 8, 2026
Light the beam pic.twitter.com/Ax1mzMKEPn
— SuperNintendoChalmers (@Joeguzman22) September 8, 2026
WTF You really must’ve needed those 6 points a game to put you over the top.
— SportsGodMedia (@SportsGodMedia) September 9, 2026
lets goooo ben pic.twitter.com/N80JVdjC1n
— KICK (@kick) September 8, 2026
Y'all better reinforce the backboards there, because a professional brick thrower is coming.
— John “John” Johnson (@JohnJohnOfJohn) September 8, 2026
The 30-year-old Simmons has become a forgotten man in the NBA even before he skipped the entire 2025-26 season. After being one of the best players in the league during his time with the 76ers, Simmons’ star quickly faded, making limited impact on the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers before his one-season NBA hiatus.
The Kings, meanwhile, do appear to be an ideal landing spot for the former LSU Tigers star to get his legs back. Sacramento is coming off a terrible season and is not viewed as a title contender, giving Simmons the potential to enjoy ample playing time as he announces his return to the NBA.
