Ben Simmons tore his Achilles tendon at practice Sunday and is expected to undergo surgery, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury is suspected to be season-ending for the Sacramento Kings guard, cutting short a comeback that had drawn praise throughout training camp and the preseason.
Simmons, 30, signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings ahead of the 2026-27 season after sitting out the entire 2025-26 campaign. He had been tipped to start for Sacramento and was expected to play a sizable role with heavy minutes this season.
What The Report Said About The Ben Simmons Achilles Injury
Charania’s report for ESPN did not detail exactly how the injury occurred during Sunday’s practice, only that Simmons suffered the torn Achilles and is expected to have surgery. No timeline for a potential return has been given, and the Kings have not issued a statement on the injury.
Who Could Step In For Sacramento
The sources do not specify who will absorb Simmons’ projected minutes or starting spot. Sacramento had built its offseason plans around Simmons after his strong camp performances, and any adjustment to the rotation will depend on decisions the Kings have not yet announced.
Season Context For Simmons
A three-time All-Star, Simmons had been working to rebuild his career after taking the 2025-26 season off entirely. Reports out of training camp and the preseason described a rejuvenated version of the guard, which factored into his projected starting role for the Kings before the injury.
Simmons has also been in the news recently for comments directed at former coach Doc Rivers tied to his time with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Bleacher Report. That storyline is separate from Sunday’s injury news.
What’s Next
Surgery has not yet been confirmed as complete, and no recovery timeline has been released. The Kings have not announced how they will adjust their roster or starting lineup heading into the 2026-27 season without Simmons.
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