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Darius Acuff Jr. reacts to Ben Simmons' season-ending injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 1:37 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Darius Acuff Jr. reacts to Ben Simmons' season-ending injury

Summary

Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the season due to an Achilles injury, dealt to the Sacramento Kings over the weekend. Simmons, who aimed for a comeback after missing last season, was expected to play alongside rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr. Acuff expressed disappointment but emphasized the need to adapt to Simmons' absence, highlighting his unique skill set. The Kings will now rely more on Acuff to lead the team as the regular season approaches, following a promising preseason performance.

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•Ben Simmons suffers a season-ending Achilles injury.
•Simmons was aiming for an NBA comeback this season.
•Darius Acuff Jr. will take on a larger role in Simmons' absence.
•Acuff averaged 17.2 points and 3.8 assists in preseason games.
•Kings' plans heavily included pairing Acuff with Simmons.

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1:37 AMYahoo Sports — Darius Acuff Jr. speaks up on big change after losing Ben Simmons to injury

What they're saying

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The Sacramento Kings were dealt a major blow over the weekend when it was revealed that Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles injury . Simmons was attempting an NBA comeback this season after not playing last year, and the Kings had big plans for him, wanting to pair the former No. 1 pick alongside rookie point guard Darius Acuff Jr . […] The post Darius Acuff Jr. speaks up on big change after losing Ben Simmons to injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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