Kings announce Ben Simmons will miss 2026-27 season after Achilles tear
Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles during practice, prompting surgery and ruling him out for the entire upcoming season.
The Sacramento Kings confirmed that forward Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in a practice session on Sunday and will undergo surgery. The injury is expected to keep him out for the entire 2026-27 NBA season.
Simmons acknowledged the setback in an Instagram post, stating that he has faced previous challenges and intends to work through the recovery process.
The 30-year-old had been projected as a starter for the Kings' opening night after a year away from the league to address health and conditioning concerns. In the preseason, he averaged 10.5 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in 17.4 minutes per game, showing an improved offensive role.
Simmons, the former No. 1 overall draft pick, previously played 51 games over two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, posting averages of 5 points, 5.6 assists and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 52 percent from the field.