“He Should Be Paying Them”: Stephen A. Smith Goes Off on Ben Simmons’ NBA Comeback

“He Should Be Paying Them”: Stephen A. Smith Goes Off on Ben Simmons’ NBA Comeback

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Yahoo Sports reports that Ben Simmons has signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, marking his return to the NBA after sitting out the 2025-26 season. The former top overall pick is attempting to resurrect a career that has stalled amid injuries and persistent questions about his commitment, though his comeback has already drawn sharp public criticism from commentators like Stephen A. Smith.

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