Ben Simmons suffers Achilles injury amid Kings captain talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Ben Simmons sustained an Achilles injury during a scrimmage on October 20, 2026, shortly before the release of an E60 documentary discussing his experiences. Kings head coach Doug Christie was reportedly considering naming Simmons a team captain, indicating his strong performance in camp. Simmons will undergo surgery in New York City and is expected to rehabilitate with the Kings' support. The injury raises concerns about Simmons' immediate future with the team.
- •Simmons injured his Achilles during a scrimmage on October 20, 2026.
- •He was reportedly a candidate for team captain under Doug Christie.
- •Simmons will have surgery and rehab in New York City.
- •The Kings are supporting Simmons during his recovery.
- •Simmons was performing exceptionally well in training camp.
- 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Doug Christie was about to make Ben Simmons a captain?
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