# Ben Simmons Tears Achilles Three Days Before Kings Opener

> Ben Simmons confirms torn Achilles tendon injury three days before Kings' season opener.
- Title: Ben Simmons Tears Achilles Three Days Before Kings Opener
- Summary: Ben Simmons confirms torn Achilles tendon injury three days before Kings' season opener. Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon at practice, a suspected…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/sports/a/jadegomez510/ben-simmons-achilles-injury-kings
- Published: 2026-10-19T01:09:13.668+00:00
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- Topics: ben simmons, sacramento kings, achilles injury, nfl, kings opener, season ending injury, culture, music
## Injury Confirmation
Ben Simmons confirmed a torn Achilles tendon injury on Instagram Stories three days before Kings' season opener.

> I've faced challenges before that tested me mentally, physically, and emotionally, and I've found a way through every single one of them.
## Injury Details
ESPN reports Simmons sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, a suspected season-ending injury.
## Contract Background
Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Sacramento Kings on Sept. 8 after sitting out 2025-26 season.
## Preseason Performance
Simmons peaked with 14 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and a steal in 26 minutes during Kings' Oct. 16 preseason finale.
## Season Impact
The injury interrupts Simmons' long injury history and deepens Sacramento Kings' poor 2026 season record.
## Key takeaway

Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon at practice, a suspected season-ending injury, three days before Sacramento Kings' regular season opener.