Kings guard Ben Simmons tears Achilles, out for season
The Sacramento Kings said Ben Simmons, a former top overall draft pick, injured his right Achilles in practice and will have surgery.
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What happened
The Sacramento Kings announced Sunday that guard Ben Simmons injured his right Achilles tendon during practice, and an MRI confirmed the injury. The injury is expected to end his season, and Simmons is set to undergo surgery. It came three days before the Kings' first game of the regular season.
Why it matters
The injury halts Simmons's return to the NBA. It is considered season-ending for the 30-year-old veteran.
Timeline
- Oct 18, 7:22 PM ET: The Kings announced Simmons had torn his right Achilles tendon in training, as an MRI revealed.
- Oct 18, 8:27 PM ET: The team confirmed Simmons will undergo surgery, and the injury is likely to end his season.
- Oct 20, 1:55 AM ET: Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard sent a heartfelt message to Simmons after the injury.
Coverage
- Toronto Raptors Star Kawhi Leonard Sends Heartfelt Message to Ben Simmons (Yahoo Sports)
- Sources: Kings guard Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon (espn.com)
- Ben Simmons suffers season-ending injury before Sacramento Kings debut, team says (Sacramento Bee)
- Kings' Ben Simmons tears Achilles in training (Yahoo News)
- Ben Simmons Suffers Devastating Injury Before NBA Comeback (Yahoo Sports)
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