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Doug Christie: Ben Simmons can help Kings in plenty of ways

Ben Simmons has played nine preseason minutes for the Kings. Doug Christie already sounds pretty sure about the fit. “We want to defend, rebound, and run the floor and share the basketball.

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 6:25 PM
Doug Christie: Ben Simmons can help Kings in plenty of ways
Key Things to Know
  • Doug Christie stated that Ben Simmons can help the Sacramento Kings through defense, rebounding, and ball movement.
  • Simmons played nine preseason minutes against Golden State, recording seven points and one assist.
  • The preseason appearance marked Simmons' first game action in the NBA since April 2025.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Doug Christie praised Ben Simmons following his Sacramento Kings preseason debut, stating the guard fits the team's style through defense, rebounding, and playmaking. Christie highlighted that Simmons naturally shares the basketball, pushes the pace, and defends at a high level.

Simmons scored seven points and recorded one assist in nine preseason minutes against Golden State, marking his first NBA appearance since April 2025. Christie emphasized that the Kings will carefully manage Simmons' workload and communicate with him regarding any minutes increase.

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