Simmons set for Australia national team minicamp

Ben Simmons is expected to participate with “zero restrictions” in a player-led Australia men’s basketball national team minicamp starting Monday in Melbourne, ESPN Andscape reported. The 30-year-old hasn’t played in the 2025-26 NBA season while working to recover from back and other injuries, last suiting up for the LA Clippers. He joined the Clippers in February 2025 after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets, appearing in 18 regular-season games and five playoff contests. Sources say Simmons is open to a minimum contract, including a non-guaranteed minicamp offer. Australia assistant coach David Patrick said Simmons has regained his athleticism after working out largely in Miami, where he lives. Simmons, a Melbourne native, hopes to play for the Boomers at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and is paying his own way to attend this week’s camp.