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Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback suffers brutal blow in crushing setback with Kings

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 19). Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback suffers brutal blow in crushing setback with Kings. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/sports/ben-simmons-nba-comeback-suffers-brutal-blow-with-torn-achilles/

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Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice for the Sacramento Kings on October 18, ruling him out for the current NBA season. An MRI confirmed the injury and surgery is planned; Simmons had signed with the Kings in September on a one-year $3.5 million deal that was non-guaranteed. His absence impacts the team's plans as he was expected to be a backup point guard this year.

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Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback has been derailed after he reportedly tore his right Achilles tendon during practice with the Sacramento Kings on October 18, 2026, just days before their season opener against the Los Angeles Clippers. The injury is expected to rule him out for the entire season, ending what was predicted to be a remarkable comeback story. Simmons signed a one-year $3.5 million deal with the Kings in an attempt to revive his career but will now undergo surgery and miss the upcoming season. At 30 years old, this setback adds to his five-year battle with significant injuries and mental health concerns, including a right foot fracture in 2016-2017 and various knee and leg injuries from 2021-2025. Prior to the injury, Simmons had shown promise in preseason games, scoring 14 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and recording seven assists in a game against the San Antonio Spurs on October 14, 2026.

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“Both articles describe Ben Simmons suffering a torn right Achilles tendon during practice with the Sacramento Kings on October 18, 2026.”

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“Both articles describe Ben Simmons tearing his Achilles tendon during practice with the Sacramento Kings, effectively ending his comeback season for the year.”

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Any chance of Ben Simmons making a comeback this season will have to wait until next season. asserted

Simmons → make → season

The Sacramento Kings announced on Sunday that an MRI confirmed Simmons has suffered a torn right Achilles injury during practice. asserted

Simmons → announce → practice

“Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons was injured during a live drill in practice on Sunday, Oct. 18. asserted

Simmons → injure → Sunday

An MRI revealed a torn right Achilles tendon. asserted

MRI → reveal → tendon

Simmons will undergo surgery,” the Kings announced in a press release this afternoon. asserted

Kings → undergo → release

Simmons signed a one-year $3.5 million deal with the Kings last month after spending last year as an unsigned free agent. asserted

Simmons → sign → agent

The deal was reportedly a non-guaranteed contract that would’ve paid him $1 million if he made the opening night roster. uncertain

he → pay → roster

Simmons was once a No.1 overall pick in the NBA Draft in 2016 but spent his career hampered by injuries, including a right foot fracture in 2016-2017, as well as constant knee and leg injuries from 2021-2025. asserted

Simmons → spend → 2021

This season, he was expected to be a backup point guard, behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr., who’s played in four of the Kings’ preseason games. asserted

who → expect → games

Simmons has appeared in two preseason games this season and recently had 25 minutes of playing time last Friday when he scored 14 points, with eight rebounds, seven assists, and one steal against the San Antonio Spurs. asserted

he → appear → Spurs

The Kings are set to open their season this Wednesday when they travel to Los Angeles to play the Clippers. asserted

they → set → Clippers

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback suffers brutal blow in crushing setback with Kings

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