Ben Simmons Makes Bold Promise Amid Recovery From Achilles Injury

A few days before the start of the 2026-27 season, Ben Simmons of the Sacramento Kings suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during practice. Simmons has since undergone surgery, but the Kings have not ruled him out for the entire season. The franchise is expected to provide more updates on the three-time All-Star’s recovery timeline as long as it’s appropriate. The Kings signed Simmons to a non-guaranteed one-year, $3.6 million contract in the summer. He was set to make the opening night roster before the unfortunate setback to his comeback happened. Ben Simmons’ Promise Amid Setback Speaking to Marc J.