Ben Simmons Tears Right Achilles Tendon During Kings Practice Drill

Amarillo, TX, October 18, 2026 —

Sacramento Kings player Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice drill, according to the information provided. No further details about the incident or Simmons’ condition were included.

The date and location of the practice were not provided. The specific drill in which the injury occurred was also not identified, and no information was given about how the injury was diagnosed or whether Simmons received treatment.

The available account does not say whether the Kings have issued a statement, whether Simmons is expected to miss games, or whether a recovery timeline has been established. It also does not provide details about his current playing status or any next steps in his care. Those details remain unreported in the information available for this article.

The report identifies the injured tendon as the Achilles tendon in Simmons’ right leg. It does not include additional medical findings or describe the circumstances of the practice beyond saying the injury happened during a drill. The name of the person or organization that reported the injury was not provided.

Without further information, the extent of the injury beyond the stated tendon tear and its implications for Simmons and the Kings cannot be determined. No additional details about the team’s practice, the incident’s witnesses or any follow-up announcement were included.

Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.myhighplains.com, see more information here.

Media gallery