Ben Simmons has committed to representing Australia at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles as he focuses on contributing to the LA Clippers' upcoming postseason run. This will mark his return to international competition for the first time since 2013.

Ben Simmons may not have the name value he once had as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but he's been a very useful asset for the LA Clippers so far this season. On Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks,

The LA Clippers are two steps closer to whole as they wrap up their road trip in Atlanta on Friday night. Guard/forward Ben Simmons and head coach Tyronn Lue have both been absent for a period of time,

For the game, the Clippers could remain without one of their best players, as Ben Simmons is on the injury report. The former LSU star has missed each of the previous seven games, so this would be his eighth straight out of action (if he doesn't play).