# Ben Simmons Injured Before NBA Return

> Ben Simmons' NBA comeback ends after torn Achilles injury during Kings practice.
- Title: Ben Simmons Injured Before NBA Return · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Ben Simmons' NBA comeback ends after torn Achilles injury during Kings practice. Ben Simmons will miss the 2026-27 NBA season after a torn right Achilles…
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- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nba-active-basketball-news-ben-simmons-suffers-season-ending-blow-in-sacramento-kings-practice-just-hours-after-espn-announces-documentary-for-his-nba-comeback
- Author: Pranav Kotai
- Published: 2026-10-19T01:26:21+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben simmons, sacramento kings, nba, kings practice, torn right achilles tendon, nba comeback, sports
## Ben Simmons Injured
Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Kings practice on Sunday, Oct. 18.
## Kings Announce Injury
The Kings confirmed Simmons will undergo surgery after an MRI revealed a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon.
## ESPN Documentary Announcement
ESPN announced a documentary about Simmons' NBA comeback just hours before the injury news.
## Simmons' Injury Timeline
Simmons had back surgeries in May 2022 and March 2024 before this Achilles injury.
## Simmons' Response
Simmons said his passion for basketball remains strong despite injuries and setbacks.
## Key takeaway

Ben Simmons will miss the 2026-27 NBA season after a torn right Achilles tendon injury during Kings practice.