The curse of Ben Simmons: he tears his Achilles just when he was about to play again after a year and a half

The Australian Kings player will miss the season that is about to begin

By Kevin Carter · MARCA

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 11:26 AM

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Ben Simmons tore the Achilles tendon in his right leg and will likely miss the entire season.
The injury occurred during a five-on-five practice session with the Sacramento Kings.
Simmons has not played in an official NBA contest since April 13, 2025.

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Sacramento Kings player Ben Simmons has suffered a torn Achilles tendon in his right leg during a five-on-five practice session. The 30-year-old Australian will undergo surgery and is expected to miss the entire upcoming NBA season. The injury occurs right as Simmons prepared to make his return, having not played in an official game since April 13, 2025.

Simmons had impressed the Kings throughout training camp and preseason, averaging 10.5 points in 17.5 minutes across two exhibition games. In a public statement, Simmons described the injury as another chapter in his journey rather than the end of his career, vowing to overcome the latest setback in his career.

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The curse of Ben Simmons: he tears his Achilles just when he was about to play again after a year and a half

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