What happened
Sacramento said Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles during Sunday practice, ending his first season with the Kings before it begins. The veteran guard had signed with the team in free agency this summer.
Simmons was expected to return to NBA action in 2026-27 after sitting out last season, but the injury delays that comeback again. He had appeared in two preseason games for Sacramento before the setback.
The Kings will have to replace Simmons’ guard minutes and ballhandling depth once the season starts, and his timetable is now unclear. Sacramento’s rotation plans at guard will need to adjust without assuming an immediate replacement.
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Original reporting: Kings guard Ben Simmons suffered torn right Achilles in practice on Sunday — Yahoo Sports ↗