Kings guard Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles at practice

Shams Charania reports that an MRI confirmed a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon for Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons after Sunday practice. Sportsnet says the Kings announced the injury. Charania described Simmons' training camp and preseason performances as rejuvenated and impressive, and said the injury came on the eve of his NBA return after rehabilitating from back surgeries.