An MRI confirmed the torn right Achilles tendon, which Simmons suffered during a live drill on Sunday and will require surgery.
Ben Simmons' latest comeback attempt appears to be over before it started. The Sacramento Kings announced Sunday that their guard suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during a live drill in practice, with an MRI confirming the tear. The team says Simmons will undergo surgery but has not given a return timeline.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported the injury is expected to be season-ending. Simmons had agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings on Sept. 4, hoping to find stability after years of injuries and inconsistent play disrupted his career.
Simmons addressed the setback on his Instagram, writing that he has faced challenges before that tested him mentally, physically and emotionally, and that he has found a way through them, vowing he would be back.
The three-time All-Star has not played a full, healthy season in years, and this injury adds another significant obstacle to his attempts to reestablish himself in the league. No further details on his surgery or recovery plan have been released.