Ben Simmons’ comeback with the Sacramento Kings abruptly ended when he tore his Achilles, an injury that also threatens his hopes of representing Australia in major tournaments.
Ben Simmons' NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings has ended after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice on Sunday. The Sacramento Kings confirmed the 30-year-old guard will undergo surgery to repair the tear, which typically requires a recovery timeline of six to 12 months. The injury sidelines Simmons just days before he was scheduled to start in the team's regular-season opener against the Clippers.
The setback halts Simmons' latest return following a one-year, $3.5-million non-guaranteed contract with Sacramento after injuries limited him to 107 games across the previous five seasons. The prolonged recovery period also threatens his aspirations of representing the Australian national team at both the 2027 FIBA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games.
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