Ben Simmons Listed as Game Time Decision

On October 13, 2026, a database update from source cbs_injuries logged a new status report for Sacramento Kings shooting guard Ben Simmons. The record moves him from a previous null state to an active status of Game Time Decision under the designated injury type of Rest, recorded with an observation timestamp of October 14, 2026, at 09:01:05 UTC. A verification of the current injury snapshot at that exact same timestamp confirms that his official listing remains a Game Time Decision for Rest.

Database Event and Snapshot Verification

The database event (ID 505) logged Ben Simmons shifting into a Game Time Decision designation for Rest on October 13, 2026, with an observation time of 2026-10-14 09:01:05.655542+00:00. Comparing this reported event to the current injury snapshot reveals identical field values across the board: an observation timestamp of 2026-10-14 09:01:05.655542+00:00, an injury type of Rest, an injury status of Game Time Decision, a status category of unknown, and a reported date of October 13, 2026. Because the snapshot carries the exact same timestamp as the event record, the snapshot reflects this precise database update rather than a later status change.

Baseline Numbers and Team Context

Evaluating this status change requires establishing the documented baseline figures for both the player and the Sacramento Kings.

Entity / Metric	Sample Window	Primary Efficiency	Volume Metrics
Ben Simmons	10 Games (2025-04-02 to 2025-04-29)	0.333 TS% / 6.8% Usage	9.9 MPG / 0.6 PPG / -0.4 +/-
Sacramento Kings	10 Games (2026-03-24 to 2026-04-12)	114.6 ORtg / 125.2 DRtg	3-7 Record / 110.7 PPG / 121.0 Opp PPG

In his 10-game sample spanning April 2, 2025, through April 29, 2025, Ben Simmons averaged 9.9 minutes per game with a usage rate of 6.8%. Across that playing time, he posted averages of 0.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.5 blocks, 0.1 steals, and 0.7 turnovers per contest, resulting in a 0.333 true shooting percentage and a -0.4 average plus-minus rating.

The Sacramento Kings' 10-game team sample covers March 24, 2026, to April 12, 2026. Over those 10 games, the Kings compiled a 3-7 record while averaging 110.7 points scored and 121.0 points allowed per game. Sacramento posted a 114.6 offensive rating, a 125.2 defensive rating, a 0.537 effective field goal percentage, a 0.346 three-point percentage, and 15.0 turnovers per game.

Analytical Interpretation

Analysis: Looking strictly at the player profile, Ben Simmons operated in a low-usage capacity (6.8%) across limited action (9.9 minutes per game) during his documented 10-game sample. His box-score outputs centered primarily on non-scoring metrics, yielding 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 0.5 blocks per game alongside a 0.333 true shooting percentage.

Analysis: From a team perspective, the Kings logged a -10.3 scoring margin across their recent 10-game stretch, allowing 121.0 points per game while generating a 125.2 defensive rating. In comparing workload metrics, Ben Simmons' documented baseline accounts for 9.9 minutes per game within a team frame that averages 15.0 turnovers and a 0.537 effective field goal percentage.