NBA injury updates: Ben Simmons faces Achilles rupture while Stephen Curry cleared for opener

NBA players Ben Simmons and Stephen Curry are facing injury concerns ahead of the new season.

Ben Simmons, playing for the Sacramento Kings, is facing a potential season-ending injury after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. Despite the setback, Simmons expressed his determination to return via social media, stating, “This injury is just another chapter in my journey, not the end of my story.” Simmons, a former number one overall pick, had recently signed a short-term contract with Sacramento to revitalize his career.

In contrast, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is expected to be cleared for the season opener against the LA Lakers. After sustaining a minor ankle injury during a team practice, medical staff and head coach Steve Kerr confirmed that Curry has recovered sufficiently to participate. Curry will lead the Warriors in a season where the team is managing several other player absences.