Tag: Ben Simmons
Ben Simmons on devastating injury: ‘Not the end of my story’
Ben Simmons had worked his way back to the NBA and into the Kings’ plans. Now he faces another lengthy recovery, just days before...
Kings’ Doug Christie on sitting Ben Simmons: ‘There’s a bigger picture here’
Ben Simmons’ home debut with the Kings will have to wait. Doug Christie is more concerned with keeping him available once the games count.
Simmons...
Doug Christie: Ben Simmons can help Kings in plenty of ways
Ben Simmons has played nine preseason minutes for the Kings. Doug Christie already sounds pretty sure about the fit.
“We want to defend, rebound, and...
Ben Simmons on NBA return: ‘It felt really good’
Ben Simmons is back on an NBA court. That alone meant something to him.
Simmons made his preseason debut with the Kings on Saturday after...
Kings reporter says she was wrongly identified after viral hot-mic moment
The viral hot-mic mess from Kings media day has produced another unfortunate development.
NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Tristi Rodriguez says she was wrongly identified...
Kings may have decided Ben Simmons doesn’t really need a position
What position does Ben Simmons play for the Kings?
Well, all of them, it seems.
Sacramento has spent the opening days of training camp experimenting with...
Kings embracing the fact everyone thinks they will stink
Apparently, the Kings are aware nobody thinks they're going to be any good. Like, very aware.
Sacramento enters the season with expectations somewhere around the...
Ben Simmons ready to ‘dominate’ when on court with Kings
A year away from basketball apparently did Ben Simmons some good. Just don't suggest he took the year off because he doesn't care about...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Celtics, Jayson Tatum, Kings, Ben Simmons
Jazz
Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn't entirely accustomed to. He's the old guy.
Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring...
Hot mic catches voices ripping Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine at Kings media day
The Kings held media day Monday, which meant players answering questions about the season ahead. In between press conferences, a live microphone apparently picked...
Trailer released for ESPN Ben Simmons documentary ‘Being Ben’
Ben Simmons is back in the NBA. Soon, he’ll tell the story of how he got there.
ESPN has released the trailer for Being Ben,...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Kings, Suns, Miles Bridges
Pacers
Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton wanted to turn off the Knicks’ championship celebration. Then he decided he needed to watch it.
“When the Knicks won, I...
Is Doug Christie already on the hot seat with Kings?
The Kings kept Doug Christie after a 22-60 season. That does not necessarily mean they intend to keep him after another one.
Logan Struck of...
Ben Simmons’ Kings contract reportedly non-guaranteed, with $1 million at stake
Ben Simmons is officially a member of the Kings. Staying one will apparently be up to him.
Simmons signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract worth up...
Cavs had contact with Gabe Vincent before running out of room
The Cavaliers apparently kicked the tires on Gabe Vincent earlier this offseason. They're just not in position to do much about it anymore.
According to...
Ben Simmons’ former coach says Kings getting a different player
Ben Simmons is officially back in the NBA. According to someone who knows him particularly well, the Kings may be getting a different version...
