Ben Simmons Reportedly Tears Achilles Tendon During Kings Practice
Kings guard Ben Simmons reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during practice, a trending topic in Austin covered by KXAN Austin.
Austin, TX, October 18, 2026 —
Ben Simmons, identified in the trend summary as a guard for the Kings, reportedly tore his Achilles tendon during practice. The topic was trending in Austin and was covered by KXAN Austin, according to the summary provided.
The available information does not say when the practice took place or where it was held. It also does not provide further details about how the reported injury occurred, whether the tear has been confirmed, or whether Simmons or the team has issued a statement. No information was provided about an evaluation, treatment, expected recovery, or any effect on his availability.
The summary does not identify the source of the report beyond noting KXAN Austin’s coverage of the trending topic. It does not include a direct quote from Simmons, the Kings, or a medical professional. As a result, the reported injury should not be treated as independently confirmed based on the information available here.
Further details about the timing, confirmation and implications of the reported injury are not included in the summary. At this stage, the stated information is limited to the report that Simmons tore his Achilles tendon during practice and the note that the topic drew attention in Austin.
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