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Ben Simmons Buys Into Pro Fishing Team, Keeps NBA Return Open

The three-time All-Star closed on a reported 50% stake valued in the high seven figures.

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 22: Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets runs down the court during the game against the Philadelphia 76ers during the NBA Emirates Cup at the Wells Fargo Center on November 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Simmons has taken an ownership stake in the South Florida Sails Angling Club, a franchise in the Sport Fishing Championship.
  • Front Office Sports reports the deal is for 50% and closed last month, with Simmons preparing for a larger operational role in the 2026 season.
  • Several outlets describe him as the team’s controlling operator or majority owner, reflecting differing characterizations of his stake.
  • He says he is training in two-a-day sessions and has not retired, leaving open a possible NBA signing around the All-Star break or later.
  • As an owner he will not compete as an angler in the SFC, a 16-team offshore league that has attracted multiple celebrity investors including fellow athletes.