Ben Simmons Details Achilles Recovery and Exchange With Warriors

Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons detailed his determination to recover from a season-ending torn right Achilles tendon suffered during an Oct. 18 practice drill. Before his injury, Simmons signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with Sacramento after impressing in workouts. Simmons revealed he confronted Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Steph Curry during the preseason regarding Golden State passing on him during free agency, asserting he is focused on returning better than before.