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Kings' Ben Simmons tears Achilles before NBA comeback season

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  2. Commentary says the Kings' cautious preseason rest for Simmons still was not enough

    Original on aroyalpain.com 1 source

  3. Kings open the season with multiple major injuries beyond Simmons

    Original on yahoo.com 1 source

  4. `` About to Make Him a Captain '' : Marc Spears Drops Bombshell on Ben Simmons ' Kings Comeback Before Achilles Tear

    Original on basketballnews.com 1 source

  5. Teammate Keegan Murray calls Simmons' injury the 'worst thing I've ever seen'

    Original on nypost.com +1 similar2 sources

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  6. Ben Simmons Likely out for the Season After Huge Injury

    Original on fanbuzz.com 1 source

  7. Kings rumors : NBA insider reveals detail about Ben Simmons ' Achilles injury that makes it even more heartbreaking

    Original on clutchpoints.com 1 source

  8. ` Truly Awful Idea , ' ` Fire Doug -LRB- Christie -RRB- ' -- Bafflement Ensues As NBA Insider Claims Kings HC Planned To Name Ben Simmons Team Captain

    Original on yahoo.com +2 similar3 sources

    1 similar copy from other outlets

  9. Kings turn to an unexpected backup option as they plan for season without Simmons

    Original on newsweek.com +4 similar5 sources

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  10. `` You ' r Saying He 's Not Playing ? '' : Kawhi Leonard Has Surprising Reaction to Ben Simmons ' Season-Ending Achilles Injury

    Original on essentiallysports.com +1 similar2 sources

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  11. ESPN's Marc Spears reports Christie planned to name Simmons captain, drawing fan criticism

    Original on basketballnetwork.net +2 similar3 sources

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  12. Ben Simmons Vows to Rise Again After Heartbreaking Achilles Injury Rules Him Out for 2026-27 Season

    Original on hardwoodheroics.com 1 source

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    Coach Doug Christie calls injury a 'gut punch' as Acuff and Kings rally around Simmons

    Original on fox40.com +7 similar8 sources

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  14. Kawhi Leonard, unaware Simmons was out, calls the injury sad and sends best wishes

    Original on clutchpoints.com +3 similar4 sources

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  15. Ben Simmons Issues Statement After Suffering Season-Ending Achilles Injury Hours Before Return Documentary Aired

    Original on basketballnews.com 1 source

  16. Simmons ruled out for 2026-27 season; injury also ends his Australia national team return

    Original on yahoo.com +7 similar7 sources

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  17. Simmons says injury is 'another chapter in my journey, not the end of my story'

    Original on hoopshype.com 1 source

  18. Ben Simmons tears right Achilles in Kings practice days before season opener

    Original on abcnews.com +6 similar7 sources

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