Ben Simmons is making ready to take one other step towards a possible NBA return by collaborating with out restrictions in a player-led mini-camp for the Australian nationwide staff starting Monday.
In line with Marc J. Spears, Simmons is paying his personal bills to attend the camp.
A coach who just lately labored with him additionally believes the previous All-NBA participant has regained a lot of his earlier athleticism after taking final season off to get better from accidents.
Simmons final appeared within the NBA through the 2024-25 season, splitting time between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers.
He averaged 5.0 factors, 5.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds per recreation.
After just lately signaling his want to make an NBA comeback, Simmons has reportedly attracted curiosity from a number of groups.
At the least one Western Convention membership has supplied him an invite to coaching camp.
The previous No. 1 general choose can be reportedly keen to simply accept a veteran’s minimal contract as he makes an attempt to return to the league.
Past an NBA comeback, Simmons has one other long-term purpose in thoughts: representing Australia on the 2028 Olympics.
Ben Simmons has joined the Australian nationwide staff’s mini-camp: https://t.co/Cakmh1hIFT
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) August 10, 2026
