Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon during Sacramento Kings practice
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon during Sunday practice and will undergo surgery.
Injury occurs before season opener
The injury happened three days before the team plays the Los Angeles Clippers. Sources indicate the tear occurred while Simmons participated in a live drill.
Contract details and role
Simmons signed a one-year deal worth $3.5 million on September 4 to join the roster. He was expected to back up rookie Darius Acuff Jr. and play multiple positions.
Player response to setback
The guard posted a statement saying this injury is another chapter in his journey. He noted that adversity does not define a person but how they respond.
All 3 outlets report consistently
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- ESPN
- The Guardian
- Hypebeast
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