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Ben Simmons' NBA Comeback Injury

18 Oct to 21 Oct

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Vince RugariSydney Morning Herald
Thomas L. MurrayNew York Post
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Simmons sat out all of last season as he spent the year recovering physically and even turning his hand to competitive fishing, but showed signs of promise in his pre-season outings for the Kings, and shaped as a starter for them.

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New York Post21 Oct

Ben Simmons suffered an Achilles tear during practice last Sunday and will miss the rest of the 2026-2027 NBA season. His Sacramento Kings teammate, who was not named but referred to as Murray, told reporters that it was “probably the worst thing I’ve ever seen on the basketball court.” Murray expressed hope for Simmons’s return next year. Simmons signed with the Kings on a one-year, $3.5 million deal in October and…

Kings star calls Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury ‘Worst thing I’ve ever seen’ →2 articles from New York Post on this story

Sydney Morning Herald18 Oct

Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice with the Sacramento Kings just days before he was set to play his first game after a 538-day absence from the NBA. The injury is expected to sideline him for the entire season, ending what had been anticipated as a remarkable comeback story. This setback not only affects Simmons but also diminishes an intriguing Australian storyline in the NBA this season.

Ben Simmons was on the verge of an NBA comeback after 538 days. A serious injury has derailed it →

The Guardian19 Oct

Ben Simmons suffered a torn right achilles tendon during practice just three days before the Sacramento Kings' season opener, dashing hopes of a comeback after signing a one-year deal with the team. The injury will likely sideline him for the entire 2024-25 NBA season, adding to his previous struggles with mental health and physical injuries over the past five years. Despite setbacks, Simmons remains optimistic…

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practice →

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18 Oct
Simmons sat out all of last season as he spent the year recovering physically and even turning his hand to competitive fishing, but showed signs of promise in his pre-season outings for the Kings, and shaped as a starter for them.
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Where to start Ben Simmons was on the verge of an NBA comeback after 538 days. A serious injury has derailed it The Sydney Morning Herald

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21 Oct Kings star calls Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury ‘Worst thing I’ve ever seen’Ben Simmons suffered an Achilles tear during practice last Sunday and will miss the rest of the 2026-2027 NBA season. His Sacramento Kings teammate, who was not named but referred to as Murray, told reporters that it was “probably the worst thing I’ve ever seen on the basketball court.” Murray expressed hope for Simmons’s return next year. Simmons signed with the Kings on a one-year, $3.5 million deal in October and…New York Post
19 Oct Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback derailed after tearing achilles tendon in practiceBen Simmons suffered a torn right achilles tendon during practice just three days before the Sacramento Kings' season opener, dashing hopes of a comeback after signing a one-year deal with the team. The injury will likely sideline him for the entire 2024-25 NBA season, adding to his previous struggles with mental health and physical injuries over the past five years. Despite setbacks, Simmons remains optimistic…The Guardian
19 Oct Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback suffers brutal blow in crushing setback with KingsBen Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice for the Sacramento Kings on October 18, ruling him out for the current NBA season. An MRI confirmed the injury and surgery is planned; Simmons had signed with the Kings in September on a one-year $3.5 million deal that was non-guaranteed. His absence impacts the team's plans as he was expected to be a backup point guard this year.New York Post
18 Oct Ben Simmons was on the verge of an NBA comeback after 538 days. A serious injury has derailed itBen Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon during practice with the Sacramento Kings just days before he was set to play his first game after a 538-day absence from the NBA. The injury is expected to sideline him for the entire season, ending what had been anticipated as a remarkable comeback story. This setback not only affects Simmons but also diminishes an intriguing Australian storyline in the NBA this season.Sydney Morning Herald

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