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The Australian basketball star has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, and reports of a new 'devastating' injury are prompting concern among fans about his future in the NBA and whether he can return to form."},{"id":2801128,"platform":"google","region":"SG","title":"ben simmons","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-19T07:05:46.689805Z","summary":"NBA player Ben Simmons, now with the Sacramento Kings, has torn his Achilles tendon in practice, derailing his comeback bid just as he was working to revive his career. Simmons broke his silence with a statement on social media, vowing to get back up after the injury. Fellow players and former champions have sent messages of support, while reports suggest his contract situation remains intact despite the devastating news."},{"id":2824819,"platform":"google","region":"DE","title":"ben simmons","last_rank":10,"last_seen":"2026-10-19T06:05:46.453082Z","summary":"Ben Simmons is trending worldwide after a heartbreaking confession emerged following what is being described as a devastating injury. The Australian basketball star's remarks, picked up by outlets including BasketNews, have drawn widespread attention across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Italy, Singapore and Mexico as fans react to his candid comments about the setback."},{"id":2799865,"platform":"google","region":"MX","title":"ben simmons","last_rank":9,"last_seen":"2026-10-19T01:35:47.873801Z","summary":"Veteran guard Ben Simmons is making a bid to return to the NBA, with reports describing his ordeal as he tries to earn a spot with the Sacramento franchise. The former All-Star, whose career has been derailed by injuries and inconsistencies, is trending across the US, Canada, Australia and the UK as fans follow his attempted comeback."},{"id":1559583,"platform":"google","region":"AU","title":"ben simmons","last_rank":7,"last_seen":"2026-10-19T00:05:45.931896Z","summary":"Ben Simmons has made his preseason debut for the Sacramento Kings, drawing attention as the former No. 1 pick attempts an NBA comeback. One Fox Sports piece quotes an NBA great calling a Simmons resurgence the 'greatest comeback in history' after a viral statement, while Hoops Rumors rounds up the latest Pacific Division notes involving him. Interest spans the US, Canada and Australia."},{"id":2790672,"platform":"google","region":"GB","title":"ben simmons","last_rank":7,"last_seen":"2026-10-18T23:50:47.221705Z","summary":"Reports say Ben Simmons, the former All-Star now with the Sacramento Kings, has suffered a serious injury. The news is drawing attention across the US, Canada and Australia, with fans discussing what the setback means for his playing future and the Kings' roster plans."},{"id":2789503,"platform":"google","region":"CA","title":"ben simmons","last_rank":6,"last_seen":"2026-10-18T23:05:47.842195Z","summary":"Ben Simmons is speaking out about his Philadelphia 76ers tenure, including the infamous decision not to dunk in the 2021 playoff loss to Atlanta. He discusses it in a new ESPN documentary, offering his most candid account yet of the moment that defined his decline in Philadelphia and his subsequent moves to Brooklyn and beyond."},{"id":287579,"platform":"google","region":"US","title":"ben simmons","last_rank":9,"last_seen":"2026-10-18T23:05:47.842195Z","summary":null}],"window":"7d"}}