The Ben Simmons comeback dream is over after he tore his Achilles at practice today.
Shams dropped this tweet:
“Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason performances.”
And followed it up with another confirming the injury about 30 miniutes later:
“An MRI confirmed a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon for Ben Simmons. A devastating turn of events on the eve of his NBA return after rehabilitating from back surgeries.”
He took to his Instagram story after the news and vowed to be back.
Ben Simmons on IG about his achilles injury 🙏 https://t.co/C2ocxInYdk
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) October 18, 2026
After 538 days away from the NBA, Simmons looked strong in preseason for the Kings, after signing a one-year, non-guaranteed deal worth up to $3.5 million last month.
In a recent pre-season clash for Sacramento, dropping 14 points and adding eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal.
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“When you have done something your whole life and so you’re used to it, that is a big part of who I am,” Simmons told Andscape’s Marc J. Spears earlier in October. “I know what I am without it [basketball] now. But I also know it’s a huge part of my life now. I’m just being grateful for being able to compete and play. And also knowing when this is done I have [another] part of my life, which is cool.”
Former NBA enforcer Dwight Howard said of Simmons’ return to the court this year, “Ben Simmons going to have the greatest comeback story in NBA history.”
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