On Friday, the Sacramento Kings finished their preseason against the San Antonio Spurs.
The Kings lost by a score of 126-97.
Despite the loss, Ben Simmons had a big night.
He finished with 14 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 5/9 from the field in 26 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To Simmons’ Performance In Spurs Game
GettyBen Simmons #25 of the Sacramento Kings looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
Hoop Central: “BEN SIMMONS TONIGHT: 15 POINTS 8 REBOUNDS 7 ASSISTS 50% FG 26 MINUTES He’s back. 🔥🔥🔥🔥”
@KingsShowYoo: “Some phenomenal passes from Ben Simmons in here 💜”
@KalshiNBA: “Ben Simmons Kings Preseason Performance vs. the Spurs: • 14 PTS • 8 REB • 7 AST • 1 STL • 5-9 FG BACK LIKE HE NEVER LEFT!”
GettyBen Simmons #25 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball over Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of the preseason game at Chase Center on October 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
@Faazzla: “Plot twist of Ben Simmons becoming a starting level player again for the #Kings would be hilarious”
@Dgone_29: “Ben Simmons took a year off and he’s looked like the kings best player.”
@michaelhoub: “Ben looks like he’s moving completely differently to the player we saw with the Nets and Clippers. Looks like the time off was necessary and game-changing for him.”
GettyBen Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets sits on the bench against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Barclays Center on December 2, 2022 in New York City.
@NBCSKings: “We can get used to this Ben and Zach combo 😮💨”
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Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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