Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is reportedly staring down a season-ending injury, with ESPN’s Shams Charania breaking the news that he’s believed to have torn his Achilles tendon in practice on Sunday. This is a massive blow for a player who was desperately trying to make a comeback.
Another Major Setback For Simmons
Charania’s report is pretty stark: Simmons suffered a “significant injury” during Sunday’s practice. While the full details aren’t entirely clear yet, the initial belief is it’s a torn Achilles tendon. If that’s confirmed, it’s a brutal blow, with the injury already “suspected” to be season-ending. Can you imagine the frustration? Just when you’re geared up for a fresh start, something like this happens.
A Comeback Cut Short After Signing with the Kings
This isn’t just any injury; it hits different because Simmons has been battling career-hampering injuries for a while now. He didn’t even play last year, going unsigned, and was really hoping to make a fresh start this season. The Kings took a shot on him, signing him to a one-year, $3.5 million deal just last month. It looked like the perfect setup for him to try and prove himself again. Now, with this reported Achilles tear, that comeback is reportedly crushed before it ever truly began.
This story is still developing, and you know we’ll be watching closely for any updates on what this means for Simmons and the Kings going forward.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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