Kings guard Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon in practice
Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon in practice, ending his comeback attempt this season with the Sacramento Kings before the season even started. The Kings said Simmons hurt himself during a live drill and will need to undergo surgery three days before the season opener Wednesday night on the road against the Los Angeles Clippers. Simmons signed a one-year deal with Sacramento this summer as he tried to revive his career.
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