Ben Simmons

G · Sacramento Kings

6′10″ · 240 lb · Age 30

Achilles · Right

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Recovery progress

Diagnosis—

SurgeryOct 20

Rehab

Practice

Return

Ben Simmons, G for the Sacramento Kings, tore his Achilles on Oct 18, 2026. Current stage: Surgery (updated Oct 20, 2026).

Achilles

Achilles tear · 2026-27 season · Oct 18, 2026

Right Achilles

Season / game: 2026-27
Side: Right
Source: nba.com

Hurt during a live drill at Kings practice on Sunday, three days before the season opener at the Clippers. The team confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 20 that he had successful surgery to address a torn right Achilles, ending his comeback attempt with Sacramento (he signed a veteran-minimum deal in September).

Recovery timeline

Current stage: Surgery

Oct 20, 2026 · Surgery
Successful surgery on torn Achilles
Kings confirmed Simmons underwent successful surgery to address the torn right Achilles tendon.
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