Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons (25) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in practice, ending his comeback attempt this season with the Sacramento Kings before the season even started.
The Kings said Simmons hurt himself during a live drill and will need to undergo surgery three days before the season opener Wednesday night on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Simmons signed a one-year deal with Sacramento this summer as he tried to revive his career.
