What happened to Ben Simmons? Complete career timeline

Ben Simmons has been through a share of ups and downs throughout his NBA career since entering the league as the No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft. He’s officially back in the league.

Simmons returns to an NBA roster after signing with the Sacramento Kings filling out their final open spot, a source close to the team confirmed to USA TODAY Sports. Simmons is signing a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings, according to ESPN, who were first to report the signing.

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Simmons has missed time throughout his career due to chronic back problems and a series of leg injuries. He took time off last year, missing the entire 2025-26 season to rehabilitate his body from his lingering injuries. He’s battled through physical and mental adversity throughout his career, but now he’s ready to get back on the court.

Here’s a look back at what Simmons has been through in his NBA career:

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NBA champions through the years

2026: New York Knicks (beat San Antonio Spurs in five games)

(Dustin Safranek, Imagn Images)

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NBA champions through the years

2026: New York Knicks (beat San Antonio Spurs in five games)

(Dustin Safranek, Imagn Images)

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NBA champions through the years

2025: Oklahoma City Thunder (beat Indiana Pacers in seven games)

(Kyle Terada, Imagn Images)

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NBA champions through the years

2024: Boston Celtics (beat Dallas Mavericks in five games)

(Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports)

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NBA champions through the years

2023: Denver Nuggets (beat Miami Heat in five games)

(Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports)

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NBA champions through the years

2022: Golden State Warriors (beat Boston Celtics in six games)

(Adam Glanzman, Getty Images)

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NBA champions through the years

2021: Milwaukee Bucks (beat Phoenix Suns in six games)

(Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports)

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NBA champions through the years

2020: Los Angeles Lakers (beat Miami Heat in six games)

(Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports)

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NBA champions through the years

2019: Toronto Raptors (beat Golden State Warriors in six games)

(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports)

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NBA champions through the years

2018: Golden State Warriors (beat Cleveland Cavaliers in four games)

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