Ben Simmons Tears Right Achilles During Kings Practice

Lansing, MI, October 18, 2026 —

Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a Kings practice, an injury that effectively ends his season before it began.

The available information identifies the injured player as Simmons, a guard for the Kings, and specifies that the tear involved his right Achilles tendon. It does not provide the date or location of the practice, or further details about how the injury occurred.

The summary says the injury will keep Simmons from playing this season. It does not identify the season year or provide a timetable for treatment or recovery. No details were given about whether Simmons underwent, or is expected to undergo, a procedure, or when he might return to basketball.

The account also does not include a statement from Simmons, the Kings or medical personnel. The circumstances surrounding the injury and any next steps remain unspecified in the information provided.

For now, the confirmed details are limited to the reported tendon tear during practice and its stated impact on Simmons’ season. Further information about the injury, his care and his longer-term availability was not included.

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

Media gallery