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Ben Simmons addresses year off ahead of Kings stint

Original: Ben Simmons wants to set record straight on taking year off 'to focus on myself' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/764100

Ben Simmons, now with the Sacramento Kings, spoke at media day about his decision to sit out a year, saying he wanted to correct the record on what he describes as taking time off 'to focus on myself.' The interview with The Athletic covers his mental health, his time away from the NBA, and what the Kings can expect from him this season.

Why now: Simmons is returning to the NBA with a new team after a year away, and his candid remarks about mental health and his absence are drawing attention.

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• Ben Simmons wants to set record straight on taking year off 'to focus on myself' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7641003/2026/09/28/ben-simmons-kings-media-day-expectations/ # Sports # Basketball # MentalHealth · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2

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