{
  "id": 15537192,
  "title": "Ben Simmons Hit With Horrible, Season-Ending Injury Prior to NBA Comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/ben-simmons-hit-with-horrible-season-ending-injury-prior-to-nba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:32:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nba/ben-simmons-hit-with-horrible-season-ending-injury-prior-to-nba-comeback-12586512"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ben Simmons, once hailed as the key to the Sacramento Kings' resurgence, has suffered a devastating injury that threatens to end his NBA season. The Kings announced on Sunday that the guard tore his right Achilles tendon during a practice drill. An MRI confirmed the extent of the damage, and the team confirmed that Simmons will undergo surgery.\n\nNBA reporter Mark Stein expressed shock at the news, emphasizing the timing of the injury. He noted that it follows a series of injuries that have already occurred in October, including those to Philadelphia's Ariel Hukporti and Oklahoma City's Otega Oweh. Simmons himself confirmed the injury on Instagram, stating that it is just another chapter in his journey, not the end of his story. Despite the setback, he vowed to respond to adversity with the same determination that has defined his career.\n\nSimmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Kings in September. His previous season was spent rehabilitating from back and leg injuries. As he prepares for surgery, Simmons remains optimistic about his recovery and his future with the team.",
  "summary": "”This injury is another chapter in my journey, not the end of my story,” the guard said in an emotional Instagram post.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}