Ben Simmons tears Achilles: Kings guard likely to miss entire season

Ben Simmons tears Achilles: Kings guard likely to miss entire season

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Key Points:

  • Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during practice, likely sidelining him for the entire 2026-27 NBA season, with no specific recovery timeline provided.
  • Simmons had signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings last month, aiming for a comeback after missing the 2025-26 season due to back and leg injury rehabilitation.
  • He was expected to start in the Kings' opening night lineup and had played two preseason games, averaging 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.
  • The three-time NBA All-Star had been actively pursuing a return to the league and participated in the Australian national team's minicamp despite not playing internationally since 2013.
  • Simmons last played in the NBA during the 2024-25 season, appearing in 51 games for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, averaging 5.0 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds.

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