SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 10: Ben Simmons #25 of the Sacramento Kings warms up before the preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on October 10, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images) (Godofredo A. Vásquez via Getty Images) Kari Anderson Contributing writer Sun, October 18, 2026 at 10:44 PM UTC · 1 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons reportedly might be out for the season after sustaining a significant injury in practice on Sunday, per ESPN's Shams Charania. Simmons is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles tendon, per Charania, though details are still not entirely clear.
Charania reports that the injury is "suspected" to be season-ending.
Simmons, whose NBA career has been heavily hampered by injuries, was hoping to make a comeback this season. He signed a one-year $3.5 million deal with the Kings last month after going unsigned last year.
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