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Kawhi Leonard sends best wishes to Kings’ Ben Simmons after Achilles tear

Sacramento Kings planned to rely on Ben Simmons this season, but his Achilles injury has Doug Christie’s team looking into trade possibilities. Simmons broke the silence on his devastating injury recently, as did Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard, who had a message for his fallen hoops colleague.

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5 Free Agents the Kings Should Target Next After Waiving Adam Flagler

It has been a rough last week for the Sacramento Kings, to say the least. After Maxime Raynaud went down with a knee injury, the Kings lost Ben Simmons

Adam Flagler News / Hoops Wire / October 19

Kings make roster move

The Kings have waived guard Adam Flagler, opening a two-way roster spot ahead of the regular season, the team announced, via James Ham. Flagler signed with Sacramento in July but saw little action during the preseason, appearing in two games and averaging 4.6 minutes.

Adam Flagler News / Hoops Rumors / October 19

Kings Release Two-Way Player Adam Flagler

The Kings have waived two-way player Adam Flagler, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Kings insider James Ham). Flagler signed his two-way contract with Sacramento in July.

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Ben Simmons News / EasySportz / October 19

Ben Simmons Suffers Devastating Achilles Injury Ahead of NBA Comeback

Ben Simmons’ attempt to restart his NBA career has suffered a devastating setback after the Sacramento Kings guard tore his right Achilles tendon during practice Sunday.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

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Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / October 19

ESPN’s Bobby Marks Reveals Fate of Ben Simmons’ $1M Opening Night Bonus After Kings Guard’s Achilles Tear

Ben Simmons’ return to the NBA took another painful turn just as he was preparing to begin a new season with the Sacramento Kings. The torn right Achilles

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 19

Ben Simmons Suffers Season-Ending Blow While Cameras Catch Steph Curry Limping With Apparent Injury

As the NBA regular season gets set to kick off, training camp and the practice scrimmages are already causing massive ripples throughout the league. Two of the big Western Conference clubs have had their early season plans upended by injuries to their most prominent players.

Sacramento Kings News / TWSN / October 19

Ben Simmons's 1st Statement After Torn Achilles

After sitting out an entire year, Ben Simmons returned to the NBA after signing a one-year $3.5 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. The former first

Sacramento Kings News / EssentiallySports / October 19

'The Kings’ Future Is Still Bright': NBA Champion Isn’t Worried About Sacramento Despite Ben Simmons’ Season-Ending Achilles Tear Kendrick Perkins

Ben Simmons looked like a low-risk, high-upside addition for the Sacramento Kings, with head coach Doug Christie even considering a starting role for the former All-Star.

Ben Simmons News / Hoops Wire / October 19

Ben Simmons on devastating injury: ‘Not the end of my story’

Ben Simmons had worked his way back to the NBA and into the Kings’ plans. Now he faces another lengthy recovery, just days before the season begins. Simmons is suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during Sunday’s practice.

Ben Simmons News / Field Level Media / October 18

Kings’ Ben Simmons suffers season-ending Achilles tear

An MRI has confirmed that Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending tear of his right Achilles tendon during practice on Sunday. A three-time All-Star and former No.

Ben Simmons News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19

Ben Simmons suffers torn Achilles ahead of NBA return

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback has ended before it even began. The 30-year-old reportedly suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the Sacramento Kings’ practice on Sunday.

Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 18

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after torn Achilles

Ben Simmons’ NBA comeback on pause after injury during Kings’ practice

Former NBA Rookie of the Year Ben Simmons was touted as a generational talent before he entered the league. His rare blend of size, athleticism, power, defense and passing ability made him one of the most tantalizing players in the NBA.

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