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Kings guard Ben Simmons tears Achilles tendon, needs surgery

Original: Kings guard Ben Simmons, 30, has torn Achilles tendon, will undergo surgery

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons, 30, has suffered a torn Achilles tendon and will undergo surgery, ESPN reports. The injury is a significant blow to the veteran guard and to the Kings' backcourt depth. Recovery from a torn Achilles typically sidelines players for many months, putting the rest of his season and possibly beyond in doubt.

Why now: A serious season-ending injury to a well-known NBA player naturally draws widespread attention from fans and media.

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