# Kings seek backup after Simmons injury

> Sacramento Kings turn to Kevin Porter Jr. after Ben Simmons' season-ending injury.
- Title: Kings seek backup after Simmons injury · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: sacramento kings, ben simmons, kevin porter jr, nba, milwaukee bucks, acquisition, season-ending injury, achilles tear, point guard, free agent, Kings, seek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/kings-turn-to-an-unexpected-name-after-ben-simmons-injury-12591489
- Author: Jayesh Pagar
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sacramento kings, ben simmons, kevin porter jr, nba, milwaukee bucks, acquisition, season-ending injury, achilles tear, point guard, free agent
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.