Ben Simmons has sustained a serious injury that will rule him out for the 2026-27 NBA season.
In a cruel blow, it has emerged that Ben Simmons has suffered an Achilles injury. The former number one pick sustained the injury in practice for the Sacramento Kings.
The severity of the injury means Simmons will miss the rest of the season. Simmons posted a message via Instagram confirming the blow.
He vowed to come back stronger: “I’ve faced challenges before that tested me mentally, physically, and emotionally, and I’ve found a way through every single one of them. This injury is another chapter in my journey, not the end of my story.
“It’s never easy being away from the game I love, especially after everything it took to get back here. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that adversity doesn’t define you. How you respond to it does.
“I’ve been knocked down before, and I’ve always found a way to get back up. This time will be no different.”
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Ben Simmons’ comeback was gaining momentum
Ben Simmons’ career in the NBA has been full of twists and turns. He did not play at all in the 2025-26 season, with his last action coming for the LA Clippers in 2025.
This offseason he signed with the Sacramento Kings and his comeback has been followed in a documentary for Disney+.
Simmons’ return was a feelgood story for the Kings, and there was a real chance that he would have entered the season as a starter.
He played 26 minutes in their final preseason game against the Spurs, posting 14-8-7. With the season beginning this week, there was high hopes that Simmons could enjoy some redemption.
This injury is a devastating setback. Still only 30, Simmons’ message shows a positive mindset despite the injury, and we could yet see him return to the NBA next season.
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