Ben Simmons Tears Right Achilles Tendon During Kings Practice

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 18, 2026 —

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during practice, an injury that will end his season, according to the information provided about the incident.

The available details do not specify when the practice took place or where it was held. No further information was provided about how the injury occurred, whether Simmons underwent medical evaluation, or what treatment may follow. The length of any recovery period was not stated.

The report also does not include a statement from Simmons, the Kings or team medical personnel. It does not say whether the team has announced plans to address his absence. No information was provided about the effect on the Kings’ lineup or schedule.

Simmons is identified in the report as a Sacramento guard. No additional details about his role with the team, season statistics or previous injuries were included, so those points cannot be established from the available information.

The confirmed development in the summary is limited to the tendon tear during practice and the resulting end of Simmons’ season. The date of the announcement, the specific season involved and any next steps for the player or team were not provided. Further details about his condition and recovery remain unavailable in the information supplied.

Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.

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