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Ben Simmons Injury Ends Season
NBA star Ben Simmons suffers season-ending injury while Steph Curry limps with apparent ankle issue.
In brief
NBA star Ben Simmons suffers season-ending injury while Steph Curry limps with apparent ankle issue. Ben Simmons has a torn right Achilles tendon ending his season, while Steph Curry shows signs of a right ankle sprain after limping during Warriors practice. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Ben Simmons Injury
Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice on Sunday, Oct. 18, ending his season.
“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”
Steph Curry Limping
Steph Curry limped off court during Warriors practice with apparent right ankle sprain.
“It’s a right ankle tweak for Steph Curry and not knee, per team. Positive news for the Warriors”
Simmons' Season Ending
Simmons' season-ending injury occurs just hours after ESPN released his documentary 'Being Ben'.
“An MRI confirmed a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon for Ben Simmons. A devastating turn of events on the eve of his NBA return after rehabilitating from back surgeries”
Curry's Injury Status
Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Curry is fine after speaking with him in the training room.
“I went and spoke to him in the training room, and he’s fine”
Kings' Reworking
Sacramento Kings must rework perimeter depth chart without Simmons' playmaking.
“Sacramento are now going to have to rework their perimeter depth chart without the facilitator they were counting on to bring back his all star form”
Warriors' Tight Rotation
Warriors' rotation is stretched thin with multiple injuries, risking Curry's availability for season opener.
“Their rotation is already stretched thin with butler and moody out with knee injuries and porziņģis out with health issues”
Next Steps
Warriors will rely on young ballhandlers if Curry is sidelined for season opener.
“If they go the cautious route and leave curry out against the lakers then kerr is going to be relying very heavily on the young ballhandlers in the rotation to create the shots”
At a glance
Ben Simmons has a torn right Achilles tendon ending his season, while Steph Curry shows signs of a right ankle sprain after limping during Warriors practice.
