Brutal injury derails Simmons's latest NBA comeback attempt
Quick Look
- Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles during practice days before the NBA season opener, ending his Sacramento Kings comeback attempt.
- The 30-year-old Australian is expected to miss the entire season as Sacramento prepares to open against the LA Clippers on Thursday.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Ben Simmons signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings last month after missing the entire previous NBA season due to injury. He had shown promising signs in pre-season prior to his Achilles tear.
In short:
Ben Simmons has suffered a torn Achilles during practice just days out from the NBA season-opener.
Simmons had shown promising signs for the Sacramento Kings during the pre-season after signing a one-year deal.
What's next?
Simmons is all but certain to miss the entire season. Sacramento opens its season against the LA Clippers on Thursday morning.
Ben Simmons's burgeoning NBA comeback has been halted after he suffered a torn Achilles during practice just days out from the season-opener.
The Australian had shown promising signs during the Sacramento Kings' pre-season contests after spending all of last season away from the NBA.
The 30-year-old's career has been derailed by injuries over the past five years. Prior to his injury issues, Simmons made three NBA All-Star teams and was considered one of the best defensive players in the league.
Simmons signed a one-year deal with the Kings last month.
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Ben Simmons will miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What is the exact timeline for Simmons' recovery?
- Will the Kings seek a replacement player?
- How will this affect Sacramento's season outlook?