Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon during Kings practice, ending his anticipated NBA comeback before the season begins. Ben Simmons was on the verge of returning to the NBA after 538 days, but an injury has reportedly ruled him out for the season before it even begins, on Wednesday. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Ben Simmons suffered a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon during Kings practice, ending his anticipated NBA comeback before the season begins.S1

• Ben Simmons was on the verge of returning to the NBA after 538 days, but an injury has reportedly ruled him out for the season before it even begins, on Wednesday. While it’s misfortune for Simmons, there are nine other Aussies taking part and we have a look a...S2S3