Ben Simmons’ Achilles Injury Ends Season Comeback Attempt
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice session, ending his comeback attempt for the season.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 18, 2026 —
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice session, ending his attempt to return to play this season, according to the information provided.
The summary identifies the injury as a tear to Simmons’ right Achilles tendon and says it occurred at practice. It does not provide the date or location of the session, describe how the injury happened, or give details about his condition beyond the reported tear.
The injury brings Simmons’ comeback attempt for the season to an end. The available information does not specify when that attempt began, how much time he had missed, or whether he had appeared in any games during the season. It also does not include a statement from Simmons, the Kings, medical personnel or another team representative.
No treatment plan, recovery timeline or further update is included in the summary. The team’s plans following the injury were not provided, and no additional information about Simmons’ status beyond the end of his season comeback attempt is available.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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