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Ben Simmons 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
The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ben Simmons News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18
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 / Hoops Rumors / October 18
Ben Simmons Suffers Torn Right Achilles
5:58: Simmons is confirmed to have torn his right Achilles and will undergo surgery, the Kings announced in a press release, per Marc Stein (Twitter link).
Sacramento Kings News / Yardbarker / October 18
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.
Domantas Sabonis News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 18
Sabonis Talks Health and Chemistry Ahead of Kings' Season
The Sacramento Kings aren't heading into the season with nearly as much momentum as they had prior to an 0-5 preseason, but hopefully they are able to put a disappointing exhibition season behind them as the real games get underway.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 18
76ers’ Ben Simmons thought Doc Rivers was a real ‘piece of s**t’ for Game 7 bus toss
Former Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers’ Game 7 take on Ben Simmons after losing to the Atlanta Hawks in 2021’s Eastern Conference semifinals went viral.
Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / October 18
Kings Waive 3 Players to Finalize Roster for 2026-27 Season
It is officially NBA opening week, and the Sacramento Kings are just three days away from their first game of the 2026-27 season. Coming off a 60-loss 2025-26 campaign, the Kings are looking to improve and are starting things off by facing their division rival, the L.A.
‘What a piece of…’ – Ben Simmons sounds off on former coach Doc Rivers’ throwing him under the bus
Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons reflected on his infamous moment during Game 7 of the 2021 Eastern Conference semi-finals in a new documentary. Simmons’
Elfrid Payton News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Kings waive Elfrid Payton, two others
The Kings have waived veteran guard Elfrid Payton, along with Tristen Newton and Viktor Lakhin, the team announced Saturday, via Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Kings Waive Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton, Elfrid Payton
The Kings have waived training camp invitees Viktor Lakhin, Tristen Newton and Elfrid Payton, the team announced today (Twitter link via Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento).
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Wire / October 15
Kings reward Leaky Black with two-way deal
Leaky Black came to Kings camp looking for a job. Three preseason appearances helped him secure one. Sacramento converted the forward’s Exhibit 10 contract to a two-way deal Thursday, the team announced, via Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Sacramento Kings News / Hoops Rumors / October 15
Kings Convert Leaky Black To Two-Way Contract
Kings forward Leaky Black has had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link via Marc Stein).
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 14
Draymond Green reveals a career warning he gave Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr.
Draymond Green tried to share some of his wisdom with Sacramento Kings rookie guard Darius Acuff Jr. during a preseason game on Saturday at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif.
Maxime Raynaud News / Lindy's Sports / October 14
Kings center Maxime Raynaud avoids worst-case injury, will miss season opener
For a few tense minutes Saturday night, it looked like Sacramento’s frontcourt depth had taken a devastating hit before the season even started. Kings
Sacramento Kings News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Doug Christie gets blunt about Domantas Sabonis, Malik Monk injury statuses
The Sacramento Kings are scheduled to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers for a preseason game on Tuesday, but the team will be without two of their main pieces in Domantas Sabonis and Malik Monk, although it’s not quite clear what the injury is for either player.
Maxime Raynaud News / Field Level Media / October 11
Kings C Maxime Raynaud (knee) to be re-evaluated in 2 weeks
Sacramento Kings center Maxime Raynaud suffered a right patellar subluxation in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks, the team announced Sunday afternoon.
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