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Ben Simmons' NBA season ends with torn Achilles tendon before Sacramento debut

Australian guard Ben Simmons will miss the 2026-27 NBA season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon in practice.

Sources: AS, La Opinión, Essentially Sports3 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Ben Simmons' NBA season ends with torn Achilles tendon before Sacramento debut
Photo: La Opinión

KEY POINTS

  • Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a Kings practice
  • An MRI confirmed the season-ending injury and Simmons will have surgery
  • He signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with Sacramento in September
  • Simmons was the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by Philadelphia
  • He won Rookie of the Year in 2018 and appeared in three All-Star Games

Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during a Sacramento Kings practice on Sunday, ending his season before his official debut with the team. An MRI confirmed the injury, and Simmons will undergo surgery.

The injury occurred just two days before the start of the regular season and hours after ESPN released a documentary about his efforts to return to basketball.

“The guard Ben Simmons was injured during a live drill in Sunday's practice. An MRI revealed a torn right Achilles tendon. Simmons will undergo surgery.”

— Sacramento Kings

Simmons, 30, signed a one-year veteran minimum contract with Sacramento in September after spending the 2025-2026 season recovering from physical issues. He had shown strong form during training camp and preseason.

Philadelphia selected Simmons with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. He missed his rookie season due to a right foot fracture, won Rookie of the Year in 2018, and played in three All-Star Games.

Sacramento said it will provide further updates on Simmons' recovery when appropriate.

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