Ben Simmons suffers Achilles injury, derailing promising NBA comeback bid

In short:

Ben Simmons has suffered a torn Achilles during practice just days out from the NBA season-opener.

Simmons had shown promising signs for the Sacramento Kings during the pre-season after signing a one-year deal.

What's next?

Simmons is all but certain to miss the entire season. Sacramento opens its season against the LA Clippers on Thursday morning.