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Sacramento Kings forward Ben Simmons tore his right Achilles in Sunday's practice and underwent surgery, knocking him out for the full 2026-27 campaign. The 30-year-old had posted 10.5 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists while playing 17.4 minutes each preseason contest, and he had been penciled in as a starter.
Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry also got hurt Sunday, tweaking or spraining an ankle during a public workout. Coach Steve Kerr indicated he is "fine." Warriors big man Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with an undisclosed ailment without a timeline and is set to meet with GM Mike Dunleavy and Dr. Rick Celebrini.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace, 22, landed a five-year, $139 million extension after making Second Team All-Defense. He will move into a starting role. Thunder two-way player Otega Oweh, a Kentucky product taken 41st overall, tore an Achilles and will sit out the season.
The league's opening night Oct. 19 features a triple-header: Celtics at Pistons at 3 p.m., 76ers at Knicks at 7 p.m. with a ring ceremony at 6:30 p.m., and Thunder at Spurs at 9:30 p.m.
Written by the SportsMafia Wire desk in our own words from the original reporting (AI-assisted, checked against the source).