Ben Simmons Tears Right Achilles Tendon During Kings Practice
Sacramento Kings player Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice session, ending his season attempt and requiring surgery.
Elmira, NY, October 18, 2026 —
Sacramento Kings player Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice session, an injury that ended his season attempt and requires surgery, according to the information provided.
The summary does not specify when the practice took place or where it was held. It also does not provide details about how the injury occurred, when surgery is expected, or how long recovery may take. No further information about Simmons’ status was included.
The available details describe the injury as a tear to Simmons’ right Achilles tendon. They do not identify who confirmed the diagnosis or provide a statement from Simmons, the Kings or medical staff. The extent of the tear and any treatment plan beyond the need for surgery were not specified.
The summary says the injury ends Simmons’ season attempt, but it does not define the timeline or circumstances of that attempt. It also does not state whether the team has announced any related roster or operational decisions. Those details cannot be determined from the information available.
Further specifics—including the date of the injury, the timing of surgery and any recovery estimate—were not provided. The confirmed information is limited to the practice-session injury, the torn right Achilles tendon, the end of Simmons’ season attempt and the need for surgery.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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