Tiny Flame Of Joy Extinguished In Sacramento
Defector • • sports
Key Points:
- Sacramento Kings' Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice, ending his 2025-26 season before it began, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.
- Simmons, a former All-NBA player, spent the previous season unsigned and away from basketball, focusing on recovery from multiple back surgeries and improving his mental health.
- In the preseason, Simmons showed promising signs of revival, delivering a strong performance with 14 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.
- The injury is a significant setback for Simmons and the Kings, who had hoped his return would bolster their struggling team projected to win just 21.7 games this season.
- Simmons expressed resilience and determination on social media, emphasizing that adversity won't define him and affirming his commitment to overcome this latest challenge.
