Does Ben Simmons make sense for the Lakers?
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Key Points:
- Ben Simmons, once an All-NBA player, is attempting an NBA comeback after missing last season and has joined a mini-camp for the Australia men's basketball team in Melbourne.
- Several NBA teams have shown interest in Simmons, including one Western Conference team that has offered him a non-guaranteed training camp invite, with Simmons open to signing a minimum contract.
- Although there is speculation about the Lakers potentially inviting Simmons due to a connection with coach JJ Redick and positional needs, significant fit issues and roster constraints make this unlikely.
- Simmons' ball-dominant style and shooting struggles pose challenges alongside players like Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić, further complicating any potential signing.
- The Lakers currently lack an available roster spot and would need to make multiple moves to accommodate Simmons, making a buy-low signing opportunity improbable despite his potential upside.
