Kings' Ben Simmons reportedly believed to have sustained torn Achilles tendon in practice

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons reportedly might be out for the season after sustaining a significant injury in practice on Sunday, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Simmons is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles tendon, per Charania, though details are still not entirely clear.

Charania reports that the injury is “suspected” to be season-ending.

BREAKING: Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles at practice on Sunday, per @ShamsCharania.

It is expected to be a season-ending injury for Simmons who was looking to make a comeback after not playing last year. pic.twitter.com/pVyjnxIpsZ

— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) October 18, 2026

Simmons, whose NBA career has been heavily hampered by injuries, was hoping to make a comeback this season. He signed a one-year $3.5 million deal with the Kings last month after going unsigned last year.

This story will be updated.