Sacramento Kings Guard Ben Simmons Reportedly Suffers Torn Achilles, Could Miss Season
The MRI confirmed a season-ending tear after Simmons impressed in training camp and was expected to start for Sacramento.
- On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons sustained a suspected torn Achilles tendon during practice, likely ending his comeback before it began.
- After missing the entire 2025-26 season to rehabilitate injuries, the three-time NBA All-Star signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings on September 4.
- Sacramento had envisioned Simmons playing a pivotal role in their rotation, but the team must now adjust its lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers without him.
- ESPN reported that Simmons is expected to undergo surgery for the injury, which would rule the 30-year-old out for the entire 2026-27 season.
- This injury halts a 538-day absence from the NBA for the former first-overall pick, whose preseason performance had shown glimpses of his potential before this setback.
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Kings’ Ben Simmons suffers season-ending Achilles tear
An MRI has confirmed that Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending tear of his right Achilles tendon during practice on Sunday.A three-time All-Star and former No. 1 overall draft choice of the Philadelphia 76ers in 2016, Simmons had dealt with a number of injuries in recent seasons and was attempting to make a comeback with the Kings after rehabilitating from back surgery.Simmons did not play in 2025-26. He saw action in 51 g…
Ben Simmons suffers torn Achilles ahead of NBA return
Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback has ended before it even began. The 30-year-old reportedly suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Sacramento Kings’ practice on Sunday. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Simmons had an MRI that confirmed the season-ending injury. Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon …
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Oh Myeong-eon = Ben Simmons, who was preparing to return to the NBA court with the Sacramento Kings, has been diagnosed with a suspected Achilles tendon rupture...
Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback suffers brutal blow in crushing setback with Kings
Any chance of Ben Simmons making a comeback this season will have to wait until next season. The Sacramento Kings announced on Sunday that an MRI confirmed Simmons has suffered a torn right Achilles injury during practice. “Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons was injured during a live drill in practice on Sunday, Oct. 18. An...
Kings' Ben Simmons tears Achilles in training
"Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons was injured during a live drill in practice on Sunday," the Kings said in a statement. "An MRI revealed a torn right Achilles tendon. Simmons will undergo surgery. Further updates will be provided as appropriate." Simmons had missed last season with nagging back injuries but agreed to a one-year deal with the Kings in September. The 30-year-old point guard was the top pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by Philadelphia…
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