NBA: Kings’ Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon in practice

Inquirer.net - Oct 19, 2026

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

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