San Francisco – Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, a 30‑year‑old veteran, was announced as having torn his Achilles tendon on Sunday and will undergo surgery, the team said. The injury is expected to end his season.
The Kings confirmed the diagnosis in a brief statement, noting that Simmons will be evaluated by the team’s medical staff and will receive surgical treatment to repair the tendon. No further details about the timing of the procedure were provided.
Because an Achilles rupture typically requires a lengthy rehabilitation period, the injury is considered season‑ending for Simmons, who has not yet appeared in a regular‑season game for Sacramento this year.
Simmons, who joined the Kings on a short‑notice training‑camp contract, impressed coaches with his performance in practice, earning a spot on the roster after a brief evaluation period.
Achilles injuries have sidelined several NBA players in recent seasons, often keeping them out for six months or more, underscoring the seriousness of Simmons’ condition for both his career and the Kings’ roster plans.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>