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Ben Simmons Denies Retirement Rumors as Free Agency Drags On

Simmons says he is not retiring despite entering camp unsigned.

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Ben Simmons #25 of the LA Clippers looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of a game at Intuit Dome on April 02, 2025 in Inglewood, California.

Overview

  • Responding to a fan on Instagram, Simmons answered "no" when asked if he had retired.
  • The three-time All-Star remains an unsigned free agent with the 2025–26 season approaching.
  • Marc Stein reported the Knicks offered a one-year veteran-minimum deal that Simmons rejected, and New York has since added guards Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet.
  • Simmons and agent Bernie Lee have separated, with Lee removing himself from the NBPA ledger as Simmons' representative.
  • Reported interest from teams such as the Celtics and Kings has not produced a contract, as injuries and declining production have limited him to 108 games since 2021–22.