Ben Simmons’ season with the Sacramento Kings is likely over before it even properly started. The team announced on Sunday that the veteran guard tore his Achilles tendon during a live practice drill and will need surgery to repair it.
Simmons, who is 30 years old, signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Sacramento in early September after a strong showing in training camp. He played in two preseason games, averaging 10.5 points in roughly 17 minutes of play. The Kings had high hopes for him as a versatile backup guard who could play multiple positions.
In a statement shared on social media, Simmons opened up about the setback, saying he has faced tough times before and knows how to get through them. He called the injury just another chapter, not the end of his story, and stressed that how you respond to adversity is what truly matters.
