Ben Simmons eyes NBA return after unrestricted Australian minicamp invitation
Former 76ers star Ben Simmons will join an Australian men's national team minicamp in Melbourne without any health restrictions, and several NBA clubs have shown interest in his return.
Ben Simmons, the former No. 1 draft pick of the Philadelphia 76ers, is preparing to take part in an Australian men's national team minicamp in Melbourne with no medical limitations, marking his first full-court activity since sitting out the 2025-26 season. Reports indicate that a Western Conference NBA franchise has extended a training-camp invitation, while additional teams are evaluating his condition. Simmons, now a free agent, has expressed openness to a veteran-minimum contract to facilitate a league comeback.
He covered his own expenses to join the camp, and a coach familiar with his recent workouts noted a regain of athleticism. Beyond the NBA, Simmons hopes the minicamp will help him earn a spot on Australia’s roster for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, providing both a personal and professional milestone.
Why it matters
Simmons' health and potential return could affect NBA roster decisions and Australia's Olympic basketball plans.
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