Ben Simmons sustains Achilles injury during Sacramento Kings practice

SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento Kings were excited to enter the 2026-27 regular-season injury-free but then they got some bad news Sunday.

Recently signed forward Ben Simmons sustained a torn Achilles during practice on Sunday, Oct. 18, the team announced.

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ESPN reported that the injury is suspected to be a season-ending one for Simmons.

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