# Ben Simmons' Torn Achilles Ends NBA Comeback

> Kings guard Ben Simmons' torn Achilles tendon likely ends his NBA comeback after signing with Sacramento.
- Title: Ben Simmons' Torn Achilles Ends NBA Comeback · CBS Sports
- Summary: Kings guard Ben Simmons' torn Achilles tendon likely ends his NBA comeback after signing with Sacramento. Ben Simmons' torn right Achilles tendon likely ends…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/ben-simmons-injury-achilles-kings-comeback-season
- Published: 2026-10-18T23:04:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ben simmons, sacramento kings, nba, achilles tendon, 2026-27 season, kings, nba comeback, sports
## Ben Simmons Torn Achilles
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during practice on Sunday.
## Likely Misses 2026-27 Season
He's now likely to miss the entire 2026-27 season, though the Kings did not put a timeline on his recovery.
## Comeback Attempt
Simmons signed with Sacramento last month on a one-year, $3.5 million deal to return after sitting out the 2025-26 season.
## Key takeaway

Ben Simmons' torn right Achilles tendon likely ends his NBA comeback after signing with Sacramento for the 2026-27 season.