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Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings after sitting out the 2025-26 season, completing medicals and workouts in Sacramento as the team seeks floor-general depth following De’Aaron Fox’s trade. He drew interest from Knicks, Warriors and Wolves, but the Kings landed him; while not the star he once was, he could provide playmaking and defensive size as a versatile option for Sacramento.
Dion Waiters, the No. 4 pick of the 2012 NBA draft, is attempting a comeback after three seasons away from the league. The 31-year-old veteran held a private workout in front of league scouts and executives, expressing his desire to contribute to a team and show that he has changed. Waiters had a productive yet tumultuous career, with his exit from the NBA in 2020 due to multiple suspensions and personal issues. He has since sought therapy to address depression and anxiety, acknowledging his past mistakes. While the league has changed and Waiters is older, he remains hopeful for an opportunity to recapture what he lost.