Ben Simmons Joins Australian Minicamp Ahead of NBA Comeback Bid

Former NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is actively pursuing a return to the league for the 2026-27 season after sitting out the entire 2025-26 campaign to focus on his rehabilitation. The 30-year-old free agent is currently participating in a player-led minicamp with the Australian men's national team in Melbourne, where he is demonstrating his improved fitness and health.

According to multiple reports, Simmons is expected to be a full participant with zero restrictions at the camp, which began on Monday. He is reportedly paying his own expenses for the opportunity. A trainer who recently worked with Simmons noted that he has regained the athleticism that once made him a dynamic player. Simmons last appeared in the NBA during the 2024-25 season, splitting time between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers before becoming a free agent.

The former No. 1 overall pick is open to signing a veteran's minimum contract, and several NBA teams have expressed interest in his services. One Western Conference team has reportedly offered him a non-guaranteed invitation to its training camp. While specific teams have not been officially named in the core reports, speculation has linked...