Sacramento Kings Forward Ben Simmons Suffers Season-Ending Achilles Tear
Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon in practice and will miss the entire season. The Sacramento Kings forward shared an inspirational message following the devastating news.
Ben Simmons and the Sacramento Kings suffered a major blow as the 30-year-old Australian forward tore his Achilles tendon during practice and will undergo surgery.
The injury is expected to sideline Simmons for the entire season, ending his promising fresh start in Sacramento. Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract last month after impressing the franchise, hoping to serve as a versatile backup and mentor.
Simmons averaged 10.5 points in 17.5 minutes across two preseason games. Reflecting on social media, Simmons wrote that this injury is another chapter in his journey, not the end of the story.
