Ben Simmons suffers Achilles tear, expected to miss entire season

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 00:31 · Archive

Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons has torn his Achilles tendon in practice, days before the NBA season opens.

Ben Simmons has torn his Achilles tendon during a Sacramento Kings practice on Sunday, with the injury expected to sideline him for the entire season. The forward had signed a one-year deal with the Kings and showed promising signs during pre-season contests before the injury struck days ahead of the team's season-opener against the LA Clippers.

Simmons had been attempting to revive his NBA career following a season-long absence. He last played for the Los Angeles Clippers midway through the 2024-25 season but was not retained. The Australian had made three NBA All-Star teams earlier in his career and was considered one of the league's best defensive players.

This marks the third season-ending Achilles tendon tear in the NBA this month, with Philadelphia's Ariel Hukporti and Oklahoma City's Otega Oweh suffering similar injuries. The latest setback continues a pattern of injuries that has affected Simmons over the past five years.

How it is being reported

• Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback suffers brutal blow in crushing setback with KingsAny chance of Ben Simmons making a comeback this season will have to wait until next season. The Sacramento Kings announced on Sunday that an MRI confirmed Simmons has suffered a torn right Achilles injury during practice. “Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons was injured during a live drill in practice on Sunday, Oct. 18. An...New York Post · 19 Oct, 01:06
• Brutal injury derails Simmons's latest NBA comeback attemptBen Simmons suffers a cruel blow just days out from the NBA regular season after showing promising signs on his return to the league.ABC News Australia · 19 Oct, 00:22
• NBA star Ben Simmons suffers suspected season-ending injury at practice days before opening nightSacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons is believed to have torn his Achilles tendon during a practice on Sunday, according to multiple reports.Daily Mail Sport · 19 Oct, 00:12

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