Ben Simmons suffers season-ending Achilles injury with Kings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Ben Simmons, the Sacramento Kings guard, has suffered a torn right Achilles during practice on October 18, 2026. An MRI confirmed the injury, which will sideline him for the entire 2026-27 season. Simmons previously missed the entirety of the 2025-26 season due to back issues but showed promise during the preseason. The Kings will begin their regular season against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 21, a team Simmons last played for in the 2024-25 season.
- •Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles on October 18.
- •MRI confirmed the injury, which is season-ending.
- •He missed the entire 2025-26 season due to back problems.
- •Kings open their season on October 21 against the Clippers.
- •Simmons showed good form in preseason prior to the injury.
- 12:33 AMThe Guardian Sport — Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practice
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Simmons' comeback takes unfortunate turn for the worse
"Kings guard to undergo surgery and miss start of NBA season Former No 1 draft pick has been attempting to revive his career Ben Simmons’ comeback attempt is over before the start of the NBA regular season after he suffered a devastating injury at practice. The Australian tore his right achilles tendon during a live drill just three days out from Sacramento’s season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers and will undergo surgery. The 30-year-old had signed a one-year deal with the Kings in an attempt to revive a career ravaged by a series of significant injury setbacks and had shown promising flashes in pre-season, including a productive 26 minutes in a loss to San Antonio. Continue reading...
"Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has reportedly suffered a season-ending injury.
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External links- The Guardian SportOct 19, 2026, 12:33 AMBen Simmons’ NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practice
Kings guard to undergo surgery and miss start of NBA season Former No 1 draft pick has been attempting to revive his career Ben Simmons’ comeback attempt is over before the start of the NBA regular season after he suffered a devastating injury at practice. The Australian tore his right achilles tendon during a live drill just three days out from Sacramento’s season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers and will undergo surgery. The 30-year-old had signed a one-year deal with the Kings in an attempt to revive a career ravaged by a series of significant injury setbacks and had shown promising flashes in pre-season, including a productive 26 minutes in a loss to San Antonio. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 19, 2026, 12:08 AMBen Simmons' comeback takes unfortunate turn for the worse
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has reportedly suffered a season-ending injury.
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