Kings say Ben Simmons tore right Achilles at practice, will have surgery

As of 7:23 p.m. ET, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon at practice Sunday and will have surgery, the team announced.

"Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons was injured during a live drill in practice on Sunday, Oct. 18. An MRI revealed a torn right Achilles tendon. Simmons will undergo surgery. Further updates will be provided as appropriate," the Kings said in a press release.

The team did not give a recovery timeline. Simmons is expected to miss the 2026-27 season, according to an anonymous team source cited by The Athletic. ESPN's Shams Charania reported that the MRI confirmed a "season-ending" tear.

Charania first reported at 6:34 p.m. ET, citing sources, that Simmons was believed to have torn his Achilles. The Kings' announcement followed.

Simmons, 30, missed all of last season and signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Kings, according to The Athletic, Sportsnet and Yahoo Sports. In Friday's preseason finale, a 126-97 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, he had 14 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, according to the Kings.

Simmons was Rookie of the Year and a three-time All-Star with the Philadelphia 76ers. He later played for the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Clippers, Sportsnet reported.