Sources: Kings guard Simmons believed to have torn Achilles tendon
Kings guard Ben Simmons has sustained a torn Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery, the team announced Sunday, an injury that is likely season-ending for…
ESPN reports: Kings guard Ben Simmons has sustained a torn Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery, the team announced Sunday, an injury that is likely season-ending for the 30-year-old veteran who authored an impressive training camp on short notice for Sacramento.
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