From Newsweek · Jayesh Pagar · · 40s
Kings seek backup after Simmons injury
Sacramento Kings turn to Kevin Porter Jr. after Ben Simmons' season-ending injury.
In brief
Sacramento Kings turn to Kevin Porter Jr. after Ben Simmons' season-ending injury. Sacramento Kings signed Milwaukee's Kevin Porter Jr. as a free agent to fill point guard role after Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Simmons injury
Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles tear during practice on Sunday.
Kings target Porter
Sacramento Kings reportedly considered Milwaukee guard Kevin Porter Jr. as a point guard replacement.
Porter's potential
Kevin Porter Jr. averaged 17.4 points, 7.4 assists and 5.2 rebounds last season.
The bottom line
Sacramento Kings signed Milwaukee's Kevin Porter Jr. as a free agent to fill point guard role after Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles tear.
