The Sacramento Kings’ preseason hope—a comeback for Ben Simmons—ends abruptly after Simmons tears his right Achilles in a practice, ruling him out for the 2026‑27 season. After a year away from basketball, during which he focused on recovery, sport fishing, and mental health, Simmons signed a veteran‑minimum deal with the Kings, a team projected to win just 21.7 games. His return was hailed as a “night and day” improvement, but the injury dashes any optimism for the franchise’s struggling roster.
The Sacramento Kings have emerged as a possible trade destination for Memphis Grizzlies guard Walter Clayton Jr. ahead of Monday’s 5 p.m. ET roster cutdown deadline, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. “The Grizzlies are actively trying to find a new home via trade for Walter Clayton Jr. before today’s 5 PM ET roster […]
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The Sacramento Kings are scrambling for backcourt help after Ben Simmons suffers a season‑ending Achilles tear in practice. NBA insider Jake Fischer reports the club is eyeing point guard Walter Clayton Jr., who Memphis is trying to move before the Monday 5 p.m. roster deadline. While no deal is confirmed, the Kings consider Clayton among several options to replace Simmons’s playmaking role. A rumored discussion with the Milwaukee Bucks also circulates, but remains unverified. With the roster cut‑off looming, Sacramento must decide quickly whether to trade for depth or rely on its current roster.
The Grizzlies are trying to trade Walter Clayton Jr. before Monday’s roster deadline, and the Kings have emerged as a possible landing spot. That’s according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who report that Sacramento is considering adding a guard after Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon Sunday. Clayton isn’t […]
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Veteran guard Ben Simmons was attempting a comeback this year after signing with the Sacramento Kings in the offseason. Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending Achilles tear and will be unavailable for the team’s rotation. With the season opener quickly approaching, rumors suggest the front office is seeking a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to address […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies are scrambling to move second‑year guard Walter Clayton Jr. before the 4 p.m. CT roster deadline on Monday, with the Sacramento Kings emerging as a likely suitor. Clayton, the 18th overall pick in 2025 and former NCAA tournament MOP with Florida, posted modest rookie numbers — 7.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 20.4 minutes across 69 games for Utah and Memphis, shooting .384/.307/.901. Memphis must cut its roster from 17 to 15 players, while the Kings, dealing with Ben Simmons’s torn Achilles, also eyed Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. for a similar roster tweak.
The Sacramento Kings were dealt a major blow over the weekend when it was revealed that veteran Ben Simmons had sustained a season-ending Achilles injury. Simmons had been out of the NBA for a year before attempting to make a comeback with the Kings. And by all accounts, he was well on his way to […]
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Matt George reacts to Ben Simmons’ season-ending Achilles injury and what the devastating blow means for the Sacramento Kings.
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The Sacramento Kings are not expected to waive Ben Simmons despite the guard suffering a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. Simmons sustained the injury during practice on Sunday, October 18, with an MRI confirming the tear. The setback ended his attempt to return to the NBA after a […]
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Ben Simmons has addressed his season-ending Achilles injury, sharing a message of resilience on Instagram after an MRI confirmed a torn right Achilles tendon. The Sacramento Kings guard posted an Instagram story on Sunday, October 18, following the injury he sustained during practice earlier that day. “I’ve faced challenges before that tested me mentally, physically, […]
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Ben Simmons had worked his way back to the NBA and into the Kings’ plans. Now he faces another lengthy recovery, just days before the season begins. Simmons is suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Sunday’s practice. The injury is expected to end his season following an encouraging training camp and preseason. Simmons addressed […]
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Ben Simmons' highly anticipated NBA return ends abruptly after the Sacramento Kings report a torn right Achilles tendon suffered in a practice drill on Oct. 18. An MRI confirmed the season‑ending injury, prompting surgery. The 30‑year‑old former No. 1 pick, who signed a one‑year deal in September following a back‑surgery‑laden 2025‑26 season, had shown promise in two preseason games, averaging 10.5 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists while shooting 53.8% from the field. The injury also overshadows ESPN’s "Being Ben" documentary released hours earlier. Simmons posted an Instagram message emphasizing his resolve to return.
The Sacramento Kings didn’t receive the best news days before the start of the season after Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles in the team’s latest practice. It was a comeback season for Simmons after sitting out last year, and now he’ll be focusing on rehab. After the news surfaced, Simmons wrote a powerful statement […]
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The Ben Simmons comeback dream is over after he tore his Achilles at practice today. Shams dropped this tweet: “Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason […]
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Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon, according to ESPN, dealing a major setback to his anticipated return to NBA action. The injury reportedly occurred during Sunday’s practice, with initial concerns suggesting that Simmons had sustained significant damage to his Achilles tendon. An MRI subsequently confirmed the torn right […]
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Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles during the Sacramento Kings' practice on Sunday, potentially ending his season.
Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon during Kings practice, ending his anticipated NBA comeback before the season begins.
The Sacramento Kings confirm that Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles in a Sunday practice and will undergo surgery, likely sidelining the 30‑year‑old for the entire 2026/27 season. Simmons, who had returned from back surgeries and posted 10.5 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in two preseason games, was expected to start for the Kings. The injury adds to a recent spate of Achilles tears in the NBA, including Otega Oweh and Ariel Hukporti. The Kings now face a roster spot and salary‑cap dilemma as they replace the former No. 1 pick.
After taking a year away from basketball, Ben Simmons signed with the Sacramento Kings in the offseason to remind people of what he could do on the court when he’s healthy. Unfortunately, that will have to take another pause after he suffered a torn Achilles in practice, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Just in: Sacramento […]
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Ben Simmons' NBA comeback has been halted before it could truly begin.
Ben Simmons’ hoped‑for return with the Sacramento Kings ends abruptly after he tears his Achilles tendon in practice on Sunday, according to Shams Charania. The injury likely sidelines the former three‑time All‑Star for the rest of the 2026‑27 season, pushing any comeback to 2027‑28. The news comes just hours after ESPN+ released a documentary, “Being Ben,” highlighting his revival effort.
Matt George reacts to the Sacramento Kings’ 126-97 preseason loss to the Spurs, examining the starting five’s first game together, & much more
The Sacramento Kings’ disappointing preseason is over. After going 0-5, there was little that stood out. There were a couple of player performances that were intriguing. Rookie Darius Acuff Jr. showed flashes of potential, giving fans excitement for the future. The Ben Simmons resurgence also seems like it might be real. Then there is Jonathan […]
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Cavs Evan Mobley gave the Cavaliers something to feel good about in their final tuneup before the regular season. Mobley and James Harden helped the Gold team beat the Wine team 96-82 in Saturday’s annual scrimmage at Public Auditorium, writes Jackson Flickinger of Fear the Sword. Their pick-and-roll work repeatedly created openings near the basket, […]
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