Ben Simmons Tears Right Achilles Tendon During Kings Practice

Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 18, 2026 —

A summary of the incident says Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice session. It does not provide further details about when or where the practice took place.

The information available identifies the injury and the side of Simmons’ body affected, but does not describe how the injury occurred beyond saying it happened during practice. It also does not state whether Simmons has undergone or is expected to undergo treatment, how long he may be unavailable, or whether the Kings have issued a separate statement.

No date for the incident, details about Simmons’ condition after the injury, or information about the team’s next steps was included in the summary. The practice location and the name of anyone who reported or confirmed the injury were also not provided. Those details therefore cannot be established from the information available.

The reported injury concerns a player on Sacramento’s roster, but the summary does not explain what effect, if any, it may have on the team. It also gives no timetable for a return to practice or play. Until additional details are provided, the confirmed information in the summary is limited to Simmons’ identity as a Kings guard, the reported tear to his right Achilles tendon, and the practice setting in which it occurred.

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

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