Ben Simmons to Miss Season After Achilles Tear

The Sacramento Kings confirmed that Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during practice, and an MRI confirmed the injury. The team said he will undergo surgery; the injury is expected to sideline him for the entire 2026-27 season. The injury occurred during a live drill on Sunday, October 18, three days before Sacramento’s scheduled season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. Simmons, 30, had been preparing to return to the NBA after missing the 2025-26 season. The Kings said they would provide further updates as appropriate, but no detailed recovery timetable has been reported. Simmons addressed the setback in a post on Instagram, saying it was “not the end of my story” and that he had found a way through previous challenges. His message expressed his determination to keep going, but did not specify when he might return to basketball. The injury interrupts a comeback that began when Simmons signed a one-year contract with Sacramento on September 4. He had been out of the league during the previous season after dealing with back and leg problems. His final NBA action before joining the Kings came with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2025. Simmons played 26 minutes in...