2026-27 NBA News, Injury Updates Oct 19: Ben Simmons tears Achilles, Stephen Curry tweaks ankle
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Key Points:
- Sacramento Kings’ Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles in practice, will undergo surgery, and miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season despite promising preseason performance.
- Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry sprained his ankle during practice but is expected to be fine; his status will be monitored as the season opens Wednesday against the Lakers.
- Oklahoma City Thunder secured guard Cason Wallace with a five-year, $139 million extension, solidifying their starting lineup and bench depth for multiple years.
- The NBA season tips off Tuesday with a triple-header featuring Celtics vs. Pistons, 76ers vs. Knicks, and Thunder vs. Spurs, broadcast on NBC and Peacock.
- Additional injury updates include Nuggets’ Julian Strawther out indefinitely with a sprained knee, Thunder rookie Otega Oweh out for the season with a torn Achilles, and Clippers’ Brandon Ingram continuing recovery with no set return date.
