Ben Simmons Tears Achilles During Practice Drill, Ending Comeback Attempt

Tyler Longview, TX, October 18, 2026 —

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his Achilles tendon during a practice drill, ending his season’s comeback attempt, according to the available account. No further details about the incident or his condition were provided.

The summary does not state when the injury occurred, where the practice took place or what kind of drill Simmons was participating in. It also does not specify which Achilles tendon was injured or provide information about the severity of the tear beyond describing it as a tear.

The reported consequence is that Simmons’ attempt to return this season has ended. The account does not say whether he had appeared in games during that effort, how long the comeback attempt had been underway or what steps may follow the injury. No information was provided about medical care, rehabilitation, a possible timetable for recovery or any statement from Simmons or the Kings.

Those omissions leave the circumstances and expected next steps unclear. The information establishes the reported injury and its immediate impact on Simmons’ season, but does not provide a broader timeline or details about the team’s plans. The date of the practice and the source of the report were also not included in the summary.

Further specifics about Simmons’ condition and the circumstances surrounding the drill were not available in the information provided. For now, the reported development is limited to the Achilles tear during practice and the end of his season’s comeback attempt.

Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.

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