Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles tendon at Kings practice on Sunday.
An MRI scan confirmed the tear. The team announced it the same day.
Simmons will have surgery. The team gave no date yet.
Reports say he will likely miss the full 2026-27 season.
Simmons spent a year away from the NBA. He had just signed with the Kings.
He signed a one-year deal worth $3.5 million last month.
He scored 10.5 points per game in two preseason games.
Last Friday he had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
Simmons called the injury another chapter, not the end of his story.
He was the No. 1 pick in 2016. He made three All-Star teams.
Coach Doug Christie must now change his rotation.
The Kings open at the Clippers. Simmons will not be there.
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