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Kings guard Ben Simmons tears his Achilles tendon in practice

Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in practice, ending his comeback attempt this season with the Sacramento Kings before the season even started

9 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ben Simmons' comeback derailed by devastating injury Ben Simmons was so close to getting back on the court.

9 HOURS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Suffers torn Achilles Simmons is believed to have suffered a season-ending Achilles tear during practice Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Simmons was seemingly poised for a comeback campaign after being out of the league following the 2024-25 season, but his return will be delayed due to a suspected Achilles tear suffered during practice. A heartbreaking development for the 30-year-old pro, who was performing at a high level throughout the preseason and expected to start on Opening Night. His injury figures to impact the Kings' offensive plan, likely resulting in more ball-handling responsibilities for rookie Darius Acuff.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Packs stat line in loss Simmons amassed 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 26 minutes in Friday's 126-97 preseason loss to the Spurs.

Impact Simmons drew the starter in the finale after scoring seven points in nine minutes off the bench in his only other appearance. The former No. 1 overall pick sat out all of 2025-26 before signing a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings in September, and he's expected to back up Darius Acuff at point guard. It seemed Simmons had all but exhausted his chances to make an impact at this level, but he'll get another chance to make a difference in Sacramento.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs triple-double Friday Simmons ended with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 26 minutes in Friday's 126-97 preseason loss to San Antonio.

Impact Simmons had a productive game to end the preseason, narrowly missing a triple-double. The 30-year-old has appeared in 383 regular-season games for the 76ers, Nets and Clippers throughout his career, averaging 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.5 steals over 31.1 minutes per contest. Simmons appears to be in fantastic shape, and while he isn't an efficient shooter, he is an all-around producer when healthy.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons is BACK TO HIS BEST👀

2 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Will play Friday Simmons (rest) is available for Friday's preseason finale against San Antonio, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Simmons will return from a one-game absence for rest purposes. He's expected to open the regular season as a member of Sacramento's starting five.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Simmons (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers, Matt George of ABC 10 Sacramento reports.

Impact Simmons will get the night off Tuesday. His final chance to play in the preseason will come against the Spurs on Friday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Opening Night Simmons is expected to remain in Sacramento's starting lineup alongside rookie guard Darius Acuff for the Oct. 21 regular-season opener against the Clippers, Marc J. Spears of Ands...

Impact Simmons is aiming to play all 82 games this season after struggling to stay healthy in recent years. The veteran last appeared in more than 51 games during the 2020-21 campaign, when he played 58 contests for Philadelphia. His projected starting role alongside Acuff is encouraging for his fantasy outlook, particularly given his playmaking and rebounding ability, though his durability remains a significant concern.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

This One Stat Shows Significance Of Ben Simmons Shot Attempt Ben Simmons took a shot last night against the Golden State Warriors that could mean everything for him and the Sacramento Kings.

OCTOBER 12 • SI.COM

Ben Simmons Reveals Biggest Difference After Kings Preseason Debut Ben Simmons spoke after his preseason debut for the Sacramento Kings and return to the NBA.

OCTOBER 11 • SI.COM

Kings center Maxime Raynaud taken off court in wheelchair after going down with right knee injury

Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud was taken off the court in a wheelchair after going down with a right knee injury suffered when he set a screen on Stephen Curry late in the...

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Starting in Kings debut Simmons is in the Kings' starting five against the Warriors on Saturday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Simmons has been cleared to make his Kings debut for Saturday's exhibition game, and he will join Precious Achiuwa and Keegan Murray in the front court against Golden State. Simmons last saw regular-season action in the 2024-25 season, when he appeared in 51 games between the Nets (33 games) and the Clippers (18 games).

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kings Get Much-Needed Update on Ben Simmons' Status for Warriors Game The Sacramento Kings finally got the Ben Simmons news they've been waiting for.

OCTOBER 10 • SI.COM

Set for preseason debut Simmons (not injury related) will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

Impact Simmons will finally step on the court for the first time since joining the Kings in the offseason. It remains to be seen whether he'll get the starting nod for this preseason court, but just seeing him on the court is a positive news given the injury issues he had in recent years.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons gets instant chance to show Warriors what they missed in Kings debut The Golden State Warriors had interest in bringing Ben Simmons to training camp, only for the fallen star to take up greater security at the...

OCTOBER 10 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Some NBA media are winding up the Ben Simmons hype train a little too much The Sacramento Kings are taking a shot on the returning Ben Simmons, but some media personalities are blowing things way out of proportion.

OCTOBER 10 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Unavailable Thursday Simmons (not injury related) has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Impact Simmons is not yet ready to make his preseason debut. However, it seems he's in line to take the court for Sacramento's upcoming exhibition Saturday against the Warriors, per Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com. The Kings should have a better idea of his status for Saturday as tipoff nears.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Is Ben Simmons Playing in Kings vs. Lakers? When to Expect His Preseason Debut The Sacramento Kings received another update on Ben Simmons' status for the preseason.

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

Ben Simmons rollout by the Kings is already glacially slow and feels off The Sacramento Kings are taking their time with Ben Simmons, which seems prudent but could also be indicative of something going on behind t...

OCTOBER 8 • AROYALPAIN.COM

This is the closest Ben Simmons has been to being back Ben Simmons' comeback is picking up steam.

OCTOBER 6 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Won't go Monday Simmons (not injury related) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Sean Cunningham of Fox 40 Sacramento reports.

Impact Simmons will be held out Monday as the Kings remain committed to ramping up the 30-year-old slowly. He could make his preseason debut either Thursday against the Lakers or Saturday against the Warriors.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Kings' Ben Simmons NBA return will be a huge story no matter what happens The spotlight will be firmly on Ben Simmons as he returns to the NBA as part of the Sacramento Kings.

OCTOBER 6 • AROYALPAIN.COM

Kings Get Update on Ben Simmons' Status for Preseason Opener vs. Lakers The Sacramento Kings will have to wait to see Ben Simmons make his preseason debut.

OCTOBER 5 • SI.COM

Unlikely to debut Monday Simmons (not injury related) is not expected to play in Monday's preseason game against the Lakers, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact There is no injury to report, but Spears is hearing that the Kings want to ramp him up cautiously. The point forward is targeting a return Oct. 8 against the Lakers or Oct. 10 against Golden State.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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