Ben Simmons Suffers Torn Achilles, Ending NBA Comeback

• Ben Simmons suffered a torn right Achilles tendon during a practice session with the Sacramento Kings on October 18.
• The injury was confirmed by an MRI, ruling Simmons out for the entire season.
• Simmons, a former NBA All-Star, was expected to start for the Kings this season after missing the entire previous season.
• This is the second major setback for Simmons, who previously faced mental health issues and a trade.
• The injury occurred just days before the start of the NBA regular season, derailing his comeback attempt.