Devastating News For Ben Simmons' Attempted NBA Comeback

A devastating turn of events for the supposedly rejuvenated Ben Simmons, as he was primed to make a comeback this season with the Sacramento Kings. Shams Charania is reporting that Simmons is believed to have suffered a season-ending torn Achilles at practice on Sunday.

Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason performances. https://t.co/v4HBvCbgQF

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 18, 2026

A brutal development for the former three-time All-Star, who has been largely irrelevant in the NBA since sitting out most of a season five years ago, and going in and out of lineups ever since.  

He seemed dedicated and ready to make his mark on the league again, but now that's likely out until at least 2027-28. 

The crazy thing is that a documentary on Simmons, Being Ben, just dropped hours before his injury on Sunday, on ESPN+

Ben Simmons returning to the NBA is showing you never give up on the game you love 🙌 Stream "Being Ben" on the ESPN App and Disney+ https://t.co/YaPt1xaHPk

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 18, 2026