Reporter: Do you expect Ben Simmns back at practice this week nw Doc Rivers: I think he did his COVID test today from reprts frm Wj. I'm gnna call Wj and find ut whats going n.

Not Kings related in this caseSomebody who was at those workouts said that Ben Simmons looked fantastic Per CarmichaelDave on SactownSports1140

CoachDPatrick Simmons godfather and longtime coach says getting healthy has helped bring back the confidence that disappeared over the last few years Now Simmons is taking shots in live action that he wouldnt even attempt before via SactownSports1140

Trent KnieseThats why im here Simmons declares plans in bid for NBA return

Marc Spears on Jalen Duren The Pistons they're focused on bringing him back I just hear that Jalen it's not about money right now He feels disrespectedthere's a black cloud going into campthey gotta try to fix it and I don't know if they can in time

Bill Simmons I've kind of talked myself into the Paul George trade August 23rd took over 50 days it happened this week Paul George Hugo Ron Harper Baylor Scheiermanwe can replace Jaylen with bulk

Fred VanVleet on the process and adjustments required of him after recovering from ACL injury returning to full game shape and getting his body ready for NBA speedI'm not a game-speed workout guy I don't even go that fast in the games