Ben Simmons Tears Right Achilles During Kings Practice Drill

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 18, 2026 —

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice drill on Sunday, ending his season comeback attempt before it began, according to the information provided.

The account identifies the injury as a tear to Simmons’ right Achilles tendon and says it occurred during a drill at practice. It does not provide further details about the drill, where the practice took place or when on Sunday the injury happened.

The injury ends Simmons’ attempt to make a comeback during the season. The account does not specify when that effort began or provide background on his availability before Sunday’s practice. It also does not state whether Simmons underwent an examination, what treatment may be planned or how long his recovery could take.

No statement from Simmons, the Kings or medical personnel was included in the information provided. The date of the Sunday practice, the team’s next steps and any effect on the Kings’ plans were also not specified. The available details establish the nature and setting of the reported injury, but do not provide a recovery timeline or additional information about the circumstances surrounding it.

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

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