Since 2022, Simmons has not appeared in more than 50 games for an NBA team in a single season. Last season, Simmons averaged 2.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists over 17 games for the Los Angeles Clippers.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) gestures toward LA Clippers guard Ben Simmons (25) to confirm his defensive assignment during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images \/ Robert Edwards-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Bleacher Report\u2019s Eric Pincus<\/a> suggested the Sacramento Kings, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and Minnesota Timberwolves as potential landing spots for Simmons. The Kings are positioned at No. 1 on the list.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe Kings need defensive help alongside Sabonis, who is an elite big-man scorer but not a rim protector. Simmons may not space the floor well, but he would provide a lot of what the team doesn’t have in size, toughness and playmaking ability.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cSacramento also has enough room under the luxury tax to pay Simmons slightly more than the $3.3 million minimum for players with nine years of service, should the final decision come down to finances.\u201d<\/p>\n Apr 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) passes the ball against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images \/ Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Last season, the Kings finished with a 40-42 regular season record and made an appearance in the play-in tournament. Sacramento\u2019s point guards include Dennis Schroder, Malik Monk, Devin Carter, and Isaiah Stevens.<\/p>\n At the moment, there are no indications that Simmons is close to signing with the Kings, Knicks, Warriors, or Timberwolves. The 29-year-old is expected to be signed to a veteran minimum prior to next NBA season.\u00a0<\/p>\n More 76ers on SI<\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey Sends Strong Message on Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n VJ Edgecombe Explains Unique Decision<\/a><\/p>\n Tyrese Maxey Reposts Emotional Video Supporting Joel Embiid<\/a><\/p>\n Sixers Big Man Reacts to 3-Time All-Star\u2019s Viral Post<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n