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

Kings' Ben Simmons reportedly is believed to have torn Achilles in practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Ben Simmons’ first NBA season with the Kings is over before it even started.

The veteran guard, who Sacramento signed in free agency this summer, is believed to have torn his Achilles at practice on Sunday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported, citing sources.

Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason performances. pic.twitter.com/v4HBvCbgQF

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 18, 2026

The 30-year-old Simmons, who did not play last season, was set to make his return to the league with Sacramento for the 2026-27 season, but it appears he will have to wait another year before potentially taking an NBA floor.

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