Kings' Ben Simmons believed to have suffered torn Achilles tendon in practice
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon during practice on October 15, 2026. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports the injury is suspected to be season-ending, casting doubt on Simmons' return after missing last season. The injury has raised concerns for Simmons, who signed a one-year contract with the Kings last month after remaining unsigned the previous year. Further information on the extent of the injury is pending.
- •Simmons reportedly injured during practice.
- •Injury is believed to be a torn Achilles tendon.
- •Details about the injury's severity remain unclear.
- •Simmons signed a one-year deal with the Kings last month.
- •The injury may affect his anticipated comeback this season.
- 12:05 AMESPN — Sources: Kings guard Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Kings guard Ben Simmons tears his Achilles tendon in practice
- 11:06 PMCBS Sports — Ben Simmons' comeback ends before it began: Kings guard suffers torn Achilles, likely to miss season
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — Ben Simmons sustains Achilles injury during Sacramento Kings practice
- 10:41 PMYahoo Sports — Kings' Ben Simmons reportedly believed to have sustained torn Achilles tendon in practice
"Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in practice on Sunday, ending his comeback attempt this season with the Sacramento Kings before the season even started.The Kings said Simmons hurt himself during a live drill and will need to undergo surgery three days before the season opener on Wednesday night on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers.
"Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star who agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Sept. 4, is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after receiving a preliminary diagnosis on the injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
"Recently signed forward Ben Simmons sustained a torn Achilles during Sacramento Kings practice on Sunday, Oct. 18.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 19, 2026, 12:05 AMSources: Kings guard Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a three-time All-Star who agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on Sept. 4, is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon after receiving a preliminary diagnosis on the injury, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 11:15 PMKings guard Ben Simmons tears his Achilles tendon in practice
Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in practice on Sunday, ending his comeback attempt this season with the Sacramento Kings before the season even started.The Kings said Simmons hurt himself during a live drill and will need to undergo surgery three days before the season opener on Wednesday night on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers.
- CBS SportsOct 18, 2026, 11:06 PMBen Simmons' comeback ends before it began: Kings guard suffers torn Achilles, likely to miss season
Simmons, who didn't play during the 2025-26 season, was expected to start for Sacramento this year
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:56 PMBen Simmons sustains Achilles injury during Sacramento Kings practice
Recently signed forward Ben Simmons sustained a torn Achilles during Sacramento Kings practice on Sunday, Oct. 18.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 10:41 PMKings' Ben Simmons reportedly believed to have sustained torn Achilles tendon in practice
The injury is reportedly suspected to be season-ending.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 10:40 PMJalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell believe OKC Thunder added 2 ready-now NBA rookies
NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 10:04 PMNuggets player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season
NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 8:46 PMThe Boston Celtics training camp squad just beat the Philadelphia 76ers in preseason
NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 7:24 PMSixers Target Mavs Center Cisse After Hukporti Injury- NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 7:21 PMKnicks' Josh Hart gives unclear injury update for season opener vs. 76ers
- NBA•Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 PMLeBron James admits 76ers are still struggling to find chemistry ahead of season opener
