Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, 25, will miss the entire 2026-27 NBA season after tearing his right Achilles tendon during a team practice. The injury, confirmed on Oct. 20, ends his comeback attempt following a year‑long rehab that kept him out of 2025-26. Simmons, who signed a one‑year deal with the Kings and posted promising numbers in two preseason games—7 points vs. Golden State and 14 points with near‑triple‑double stats against San Antonio—now faces surgery. He addressed the setback on Instagram, vowing to rebound from the "another chapter" in his career. The Kings had counted on him as a backup guard behind rookie Darius Acuff Jr.
Yaxel Lendeborg has already given the Sacramento Kings a reason to regret not drafting him even before his regular season debut for the Golden State Warriors.
The Sacramento Kings were dealt a major blow over the weekend when it was revealed that Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Simmons was attempting an NBA comeback this season after not playing last year, and the Kings had big plans for him, wanting to pair the former No. 1 pick alongside rookie point […]
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Sacramento Kings planned to rely on Ben Simmons this season, but his Achilles injury has Doug Christie’s team looking into trade possibilities. Simmons broke the silence on his devastating injury recently, as did Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, who had a message for his fallen hoops colleague. Leonard did not realize Simmons wasn’t playing this year […]
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Ben Simmons' Achilles tear forces the Kings to search for another guard. They never should have given up on Devin Carter. The Celtics are reaping the benefits.
The Milwaukee Bucks waive veteran guard Kevin Porter Jr., who posted 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists last season, to hit the roster limit and give young rebuild talent more minutes after trading Giannis Antetokounmpo. Sacramento Kings, reeling from Ben Simmons' season‑ending Achilles injury, emerge as the top suitor, also eyeing former Memphis guard Walter Clayton Jr., the 2025 18th‑overall pick who averaged 9.7 points and 5.7 assists. The Kings' decision could shape both teams' point‑guard depth heading into the 2026‑27 season.
The Grizzlies are waiving Walter Clayton Jr. and Micah Peavy, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, bringing their standard roster to the 15-player limit. The decision follows efforts to trade Clayton before Monday’s roster deadline. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported earlier in the day that the Kings had emerged as a […]
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The Kings have waived guard Adam Flagler, opening a two-way roster spot ahead of the regular season, the team announced, via James Ham. Flagler signed with Sacramento in July but saw little action during the preseason, appearing in two games and averaging 4.6 minutes. Jonathan Mogbo and Leaky Black hold the Kings’ other two-way contracts, […]
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The Sacramento Kings waive two‑way guard Adam Flagler, ending his short stint after signing a two‑way contract in July. Flagler logged seven Summer League games (16.8 MPG) with 6.3 points, 2 assists and .319/.190/.714 shooting, and saw only two brief preseason appearances at 4.6 MPG. The former Baylor champion spent the 2025‑26 season with the Austin Spurs, averaging 14.5 points and 4.9 assists. Sacramento now has one two‑way slot open, while Jonathan Mogbo and Leaky Black retain the other two-way spots, and an additional roster spot remains vacant.
The Sacramento Kings’ preseason hope—a comeback for Ben Simmons—ends abruptly after Simmons tears his right Achilles in a practice, ruling him out for the 2026‑27 season. After a year away from basketball, during which he focused on recovery, sport fishing, and mental health, Simmons signed a veteran‑minimum deal with the Kings, a team projected to win just 21.7 games. His return was hailed as a “night and day” improvement, but the injury dashes any optimism for the franchise’s struggling roster.
The Sacramento Kings have emerged as a possible trade destination for Memphis Grizzlies guard Walter Clayton Jr. ahead of Monday’s 5 p.m. ET roster cutdown deadline, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer. “The Grizzlies are actively trying to find a new home via trade for Walter Clayton Jr. before today’s 5 PM ET roster […]
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The Sacramento Kings are scrambling for backcourt help after Ben Simmons suffers a season‑ending Achilles tear in practice. NBA insider Jake Fischer reports the club is eyeing point guard Walter Clayton Jr., who Memphis is trying to move before the Monday 5 p.m. roster deadline. While no deal is confirmed, the Kings consider Clayton among several options to replace Simmons’s playmaking role. A rumored discussion with the Milwaukee Bucks also circulates, but remains unverified. With the roster cut‑off looming, Sacramento must decide quickly whether to trade for depth or rely on its current roster.
The Grizzlies are trying to trade Walter Clayton Jr. before Monday’s roster deadline, and the Kings have emerged as a possible landing spot. That’s according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, who report that Sacramento is considering adding a guard after Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles tendon Sunday. Clayton isn’t […]
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Veteran guard Ben Simmons was attempting a comeback this year after signing with the Sacramento Kings in the offseason. Unfortunately, he suffered a season-ending Achilles tear and will be unavailable for the team’s rotation. With the season opener quickly approaching, rumors suggest the front office is seeking a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to address […]
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The Memphis Grizzlies are scrambling to move second‑year guard Walter Clayton Jr. before the 4 p.m. CT roster deadline on Monday, with the Sacramento Kings emerging as a likely suitor. Clayton, the 18th overall pick in 2025 and former NCAA tournament MOP with Florida, posted modest rookie numbers — 7.8 points, 4.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 20.4 minutes across 69 games for Utah and Memphis, shooting .384/.307/.901. Memphis must cut its roster from 17 to 15 players, while the Kings, dealing with Ben Simmons’s torn Achilles, also eyed Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. for a similar roster tweak.
The Sacramento Kings were dealt a major blow over the weekend when it was revealed that veteran Ben Simmons had sustained a season-ending Achilles injury. Simmons had been out of the NBA for a year before attempting to make a comeback with the Kings. And by all accounts, he was well on his way to […]
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Matt George reacts to Ben Simmons’ season-ending Achilles injury and what the devastating blow means for the Sacramento Kings.
Here are 3 veteran alternatives the Kings could target to replace injured Ben Simmons and help rookie Darius Acuff Jr. in his first NBA season.
The Sacramento Kings are not expected to waive Ben Simmons despite the guard suffering a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon, according to John Hollinger of The Athletic. Simmons sustained the injury during practice on Sunday, October 18, with an MRI confirming the tear. The setback ended his attempt to return to the NBA after a […]
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Ben Simmons has addressed his season-ending Achilles injury, sharing a message of resilience on Instagram after an MRI confirmed a torn right Achilles tendon. The Sacramento Kings guard posted an Instagram story on Sunday, October 18, following the injury he sustained during practice earlier that day. “I’ve faced challenges before that tested me mentally, physically, […]
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Ben Simmons had worked his way back to the NBA and into the Kings’ plans. Now he faces another lengthy recovery, just days before the season begins. Simmons is suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Sunday’s practice. The injury is expected to end his season following an encouraging training camp and preseason. Simmons addressed […]
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Ben Simmons' highly anticipated NBA return ends abruptly after the Sacramento Kings report a torn right Achilles tendon suffered in a practice drill on Oct. 18. An MRI confirmed the season‑ending injury, prompting surgery. The 30‑year‑old former No. 1 pick, who signed a one‑year deal in September following a back‑surgery‑laden 2025‑26 season, had shown promise in two preseason games, averaging 10.5 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists while shooting 53.8% from the field. The injury also overshadows ESPN’s "Being Ben" documentary released hours earlier. Simmons posted an Instagram message emphasizing his resolve to return.
The Sacramento Kings didn’t receive the best news days before the start of the season after Ben Simmons suffered a torn Achilles in the team’s latest practice. It was a comeback season for Simmons after sitting out last year, and now he’ll be focusing on rehab. After the news surfaced, Simmons wrote a powerful statement […]
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The Ben Simmons comeback dream is over after he tore his Achilles at practice today. Shams dropped this tweet: “Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason […]
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Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons has suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon, according to ESPN, dealing a major setback to his anticipated return to NBA action. The injury reportedly occurred during Sunday’s practice, with initial concerns suggesting that Simmons had sustained significant damage to his Achilles tendon. An MRI subsequently confirmed the torn right […]
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