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Kawhi Leonard wishes Ben Simmons well after Achilles injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Kawhi Leonard wishes Ben Simmons well after Achilles injury

Summary

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons faces a challenging recovery after suffering an Achilles injury. Coach Doug Christie indicated the team is exploring trade possibilities to address roster needs in Simmons' absence. Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard expressed his support for Simmons, emphasizing the potential for recovery. Leonard, unaware of Simmons' unavailability, shared his thoughts on the tough road ahead for the 30-year-old player, who has not played since the 2024-25 season. Simmons averaged 2.9 points per game last season, and a comeback in 2027 is uncertain, pending recovery.

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Status Watch

•Ben Simmons injured Achilles, limiting his play this season.
•Kings considering trades for roster depth as a result.
•Kawhi Leonard sends supportive message to Simmons.
•Simmons last played 18 games in 2024-25 season.
•Uncertainty remains for Simmons' future in NBA.

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11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Kawhi Leonard sends best wishes to Kings’ Ben Simmons after Achilles tear

What they're saying

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Sacramento Kings planned to rely on Ben Simmons this season, but his Achilles injury has Doug Christie’s team looking into trade possibilities . Simmons broke the silence on his devastating injury recently , as did Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, who had a message for his fallen hoops colleague. Leonard did not realize Simmons wasn’t playing this […] The post Kawhi Leonard sends best wishes to Kings’ Ben Simmons after Achilles tear appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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