Ben Simmons has been cleared for three-on-three basketball activities following his back surgery in May. Simmons is on track to be cleared for five-on-five in the coming weeks, sources tell Shams Charania.

Simmons is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in late September.

Simmons missed the entire 22-23 season as he sought a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers and then his back injury.

Simmons has three seasons remaining on his five-year, $170 million contract.