Ben Simmons Injured, Latest Updates on Kings Star's Achilles and Status of NBA Comeback
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Key Points:
- Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has suffered a torn right Achilles and will undergo surgery, sidelining him for the entire 2026-27 NBA season.
- Simmons was showing promise in the preseason after missing the entire 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.5 points, four rebounds, and four assists in two games.
- He was expected to secure a starting role for the Kings ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Simmons has faced significant challenges in recent years, playing only 108 games over the past five seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers after leaving Philadelphia.
- Despite setbacks, Simmons expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete again and acknowledged basketball as a major part of his identity.
